1947Founded
2Aircraft types
1Base airports
CM · CMPIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Copa Airlines (CM/CMP) is Panama's flagship carrier, founded in 1947 and based at Tocumen International Airport. Known for its extensive Latin American and Caribbean network, Copa operates modern narrow-body and regional aircraft connecting the region through its Panama hub.

Copa Airlines punctuality

last 30 days
100%on time (within 15 min)
2 minaverage delay when late
20flights tracked

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Fleet

Copa Airlines (IATA: CM, ICAO: CMP) is the national airline of Panama, established in 1947. Operating from its main hub at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, the airline has built a reputation as a key connector for travel across Latin America and the Caribbean region.

The airline's network strategy leverages Panama's geographic position as a crossroads between North and South America. Tocumen serves as Copa's primary operations base, where flights are coordinated to maximize connections for passengers traveling to and from the region. This hub-and-spoke model has made Copa a preferred choice for regional itineraries and connections.

Copa's fleet consists of Embraer E-190 regional jets and Boeing 737 narrow-body aircraft. The E-190s serve shorter regional routes and secondary markets, while the Boeing 737 fleet handles longer routes and higher-capacity services. This fleet composition reflects the airline's focus on efficiency and reliability across its Latin American network.

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