Crossfire MPTO-MROC

Airport(s)	MROC,MPTO
Started	2025-09-03 00:00
Ended	2025-09-03 03:00
Total movements	81

Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC)

Tocumen International Airport (MPTO)

Get ready to experience one of the most exciting routes in Central America! VATCA and VATPA invite you to join our Crossfire event between Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC) in San José, Costa Rica, and Tocumen International Airport (MPTO) in Panama City, Panama.

During the event, pilots will enjoy full ATC coverage on both ends, including Ground, Tower, Approach, and Enroute sectors, ensuring a realistic and professional environment. This is your chance to fly one of the most active regional connections in the area, used daily by major airlines such as Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Volaris Costa Rica.

Whether you’re looking to simulate a quick regional hop in an Airbus or Boeing, or simply enjoy the challenge of busy airspace and coordinated traffic flow, this event is designed to provide maximum immersion. Expect a sky full of traffic, sequencing into busy STARs, and a great opportunity to sharpen your IFR skills while sharing the virtual skies with dozens of fellow pilots.

Event Highlights:

Featured airports: MROC (San José, Costa Rica) & MPTO (Panama City, Panama)

Full staffing from delivery to center coverage

Realistic routing and procedures

High traffic flow in both directions – expect holding patterns and sequencing!

A friendly community environment where learning and fun go hand-in-hand

Come prepared with charts, file your flight plans in advance, and be ready for an unforgettable evening of flying in Central America. Whether you depart from Costa Rica or Panama, we guarantee you’ll find busy skies, professional ATC, and plenty of fun.