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General Santos International Airport (RPMR/GES) — General Santos, Philippines

At a glance

Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.4
Runways
17/35
Elevation
505 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: RPMR
  • Name: General Santos International Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 6.058
  • Longitude: 125.096001
  • Elevation: 505 ft
  • Country: Philippines
  • Municipality: General Santos
  • IATA Code: GES
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Manila
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 3227x45m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.400 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 680.250 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; CAAP regulated
  • Parking Fee: CAAP regulated rates
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: PHP
  • Remarks: Ozamiz Airport (Labo Airport). Misamis Occidental, Mindanao. Small domestic airport.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Limited fuel availability. Pre-arrangement recommended.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic only. No CIQ.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: Not recorded
  • Curfew End: Not recorded
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Short runway. Aircraft limitations. Daylight preferred.

Airport Services

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Philippines Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 15d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 7 business days minimum recommended; 2-3 weeks for FAOC processing
Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required. Private non-revenue flights also require landing permits. CAA will verify private non-revenue status if passengers are being picked up, as cabotage is strictly prohibited.

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Active NOTAMs

C1048/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT NR 006/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. CHANGES IN THE FLW PAGES: A. REVISION TO RWY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS (REF RPMR AD 2-5) B. REVISION TO DECLARED DIST (REF RPMR AD 2-5).
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
C1095/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - AIRAC AIP SUP 038/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. TAMBLER PRINCIPAL AP (CLASS 1) (RPMR) ILS RWY 17 ON TEST, DO NOT USE (AWAITING FLTCK VERIFICATION).
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
C1128/26
warning Upcoming
ILS restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - AIRAC AIP SUP 038/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. TAMBLER PRINCIPAL AP (CLASS 1) (RPMR) ILS RWY 17 ON TEST, DO NOT USE (AWAITING FLTCK VERIFICATION).
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

RPMB Rajah Buayan Air Base 9 NM RPMA Allah Valley Airport 28 NM RP17 Malita Airport 37 NM RPMD Bangoy Intl 72 NM RPMC Cotabato (Awang) Airport 85 NM RPMQ Mati National Airport 88 NM RPMM Malabang Airport 112 NM RPMP Pagadian Airport 144 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at RPMR?
The tower frequency at General Santos International Airport is 118.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at RPMR?
General Santos International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does RPMR require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for General Santos International Airport (Philippines). Permit details for Philippines
Where is RPMR located?
General Santos International Airport (RPMR) is located in General Santos, Philippines.
What is the IATA code for RPMR?
The IATA code for General Santos International Airport is GES.
How long is the runway at RPMR?
The main runway at General Santos International Airport (17/35) measures 3227x45m.
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