Airports in the Philippines

Study Notes

Overview of Airports in the Philippines

Airports serve as aerodromes with facilities for commercial air transport, including runways, hangars, control towers, and terminals.
Larger airports provide additional features like aprons, taxiways, passenger amenities, and emergency services.

Classification of Airports

International Airports: Handle international flights with border control facilities; also serve domestic routes.
Principal Airports: Focus on domestic destinations, subdivided into:
- Class 1 Principal Airports: Serve jet aircraft with a minimum capacity of 100 seats.
- Class 2 Principal Airports: Serve propeller aircraft with at least 19 seats.
Community Airports: Primarily used for general aviation.

List of International Airports

Clark International Airport (CRK): Located in Mabalacat, Pampanga.
Davao International Airport (DVO): Also known as Francisco Bangoy International Airport, situated in Davao City.
Iloilo International Airport (ILO): Found in Iloilo.
Kalibo International Airport (KLO): Located in Kalibo, Aklan.
Laoag International Airport (LAO): Located in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): Situated in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
Manila International Airport (MNL): Known as Ninoy Aquino International Airport, located in Pasay City.
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): Located in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
Caticlan International Airport (MPH): Also known as Godofredo P. Ramos International Airport, located in Malay, Aklan.
Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): Situated on Panglao Island, Bohol.
Laguindingan International Airport (CGY): Also known as Cagayan de Oro Airport, located in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental.
Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM): Located in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur.
Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD): Located in Silay, Negros Occidental.
Bicol International Airport (DRP): Situated in Daraga, Albay.
General Santos International Airport (GES): Also called Tambler Airport, located in General Santos City, South Cotabato.

Overview of Community Airports

Community airports serve chartered flights, providing critical connectivity to various regions in the Philippines.
Airports without designated IATA codes are excluded from the list.

List of Community Airports

Allah Valley Airport (AAV): Located in Surallah, South Cotabato.
Bagabas Airport (Daet Airport) (DTE): Situated in Daet, Camarines Norte.
Bislig Airport (BPH): Found in Bislig, Surigao Del Sur.
Borongan Airport (BPA): Located in Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY): In Mapun, Tawi-Tawi.
Ipil Airport (IPE): Located in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Baler Airport (Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport) (BQA): Found in San Luis, Aurora.
Lubang Airport (LBX): Situated on Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro.
Malabang Airport (MLP): Located in Malabang, Lanao del Sur.
Mamburao Airport (MBO): Found in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.
Iligan Airport (Maria Cristina Airport) (IGN): Located in Baloi, Lanao del Norte.
Mati Airport (MXI): Situated in Mati, Davao Oriental.
San Fernando Airport (SFE): Located in San Fernando, La Union.
Siocon Airport (XSO): Found in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte.

Description

This quiz focuses on the various airports located in the Philippines, highlighting their facilities and functions. Learn about the types of airports, their significance in commercial air transport, and key features such as runways and terminals.