Howard AFB (BLB) Air Traffic Control Tower

Once a key U.S. Air Force installation in Panama, Howard Air Force Base (BLB) served as a vital hub for air operations across Central and South America. Located near the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, the base played a strategic role throughout the Cold War and beyond, supporting transport, patrol, and humanitarian missions.

The Howard AFB control tower, standing 50 feet tall, features a clean, tropical design suited to the humid Panamanian climate. It oversaw decades of activity—from C-130 Hercules operations to regional surveillance flights—until the base transitioned into Panama Pacífico International Airport in 1999.

This detailed model recreates the tower’s simple yet distinctive form, making it a great fit for both historic and modern-era airport dioramas.

Features:

• Faithful recreation of the Howard AFB (BLB) ATC tower
• Ideal for U.S. military or Latin American airport displays
• Realistic detailing of the tower shaft and cab
• Made in the USA by Tarmac Designs

Why You’ll Love It

• Captures the distinctive design of a historic U.S. Air Force base in Panama
• Perfect for military, tropical, or Latin American airport layouts
• A great gift for veterans or aviation enthusiasts
• Part of the Tarmac Designs ATC Tower Collection