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Quick facts about Copa Airlines

Sobre Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines (IATA: CM, ICAO: CMP) is a PA airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

Copa Airlines is the national carrier of Panama and one of the most strategically positioned airlines in the Americas, a member of the Star Alliance. Operating exclusively from Panama City's Tocumen International Airport, Copa has built the most comprehensive network of connections between North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Did you know? Copa Airlines' Panama hub at Tocumen Airport is positioned as the "Hub of the Americas" — every major South American city is within a 5-hour flight of Panama City, making it the most geographically central hub in the Western Hemisphere.

Copa Airlines — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Copa Airlines passengers

Main Hubs
Panama City Tocumen (PTY)
Founded
1947 — 79 years of service
Fleet Size
~100 aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 737-800
Destinations
85+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag on most routes. Business: 2 bags, up to 32kg each. Carry-on: 10kg + personal item. ConnectMiles programme earns on Star Alliance.
Check-in Tips
Copa Airlines online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Panama City Tocumen is one of the most efficient transit hubs in the Americas — connection times as short as 40 minutes are feasible.

How to Track Copa Airlines Flights

Tracking a Copa Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your CM flight number in the search box above — for example, CM100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.