Tocumen International Airport was inaugurated on June 1, 1947 by President Enrique A. Jiménez, and airport operations began before the construction works were completed.
Bandar Udara Internasional Tocumen pertama diresmikan pada 1 Juni 1947 oleh Presiden Enrique A. Jiménez, dan operasi bandara dimulai sebelum pengerjaan konstruksi selesai dilakukan.