Jazmin Li
The Philippines is known for its beautiful beaches and rich culture, offering something for every type of traveller. There are over 70 airports in the Philippines, serving both international and domestic flights. These airports are essential hubs for exploring the country and its unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. The airport codes in the Philippines are classified by IATA and ICAO, with the country code being PHL. Under the ICAO code assignment scheme, airports in the Luzon Island group and the Caluya Islands of Antique are assigned RPL- and RPU- codes, while those in the Visayas, Masbate, Romblon, and Palawan are assigned RPV- codes.
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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
The Philippines has 12 international airports, including major hubs like Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila. It is often referred to as Manila Airport and is the primary international gateway to the Philippines, serving the Manila metropolitan area. It is the busiest airport in the Philippines and a key hub for both international and domestic travel. Several international airlines operate flights to and from NAIA, including Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways. These carriers connect the Philippines to various destinations worldwide. A direct flight from London to Manila typically takes around 13 to 14 hours. Flights with layovers can vary in duration, often ranging from 16 to 20 hours, depending on the length and location of the stopover.
NAIA has four terminals. The old NAIA Terminal 1 is accessible by turning south at Ninoy Aquino Avenue, which also leads to the Duty-Free Fiesta Mall and continues on to Sucat as Dr. Santos Avenue. The new Terminal 3, on the other hand, is located on Andrews Avenue, which can be accessed from Domestic Road. Terminal 2, also known as the Centennial Terminal, and the International Cargo Terminal are the other two terminals at NAIA.
The road to NAIA, formerly known and still commonly referred to as the MIA Road (Manila International Airport Road), is now called NAIA Road (Ninoy Aquino International Airport Road). It is a short 8-10 lane divided highway connecting Roxas Boulevard and the Manila–Cavite Expressway (R-1) with NAIA. It is also a major local road that links the cities of Pasay and Parañaque, running approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) underneath the elevated NAIA Expressway from R-1 in Tambo, Parañaque to NAIA Terminal 2 in Pasay.
In June 2020, there were attempts to rename NAIA to Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas (International Airport of the Philippines). However, the Supreme Court unanimously denied the petition to nullify the law for lack of merit.
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Mactan-Cebu International Airport
The history of Mactan-Cebu International Airport dates back to 1956 when the runway was first built by the United States Air Force as an emergency airport for Strategic Air Command bombers. It was known as the Mactan Air Base during this time. Commercial operations for domestic flights commenced on April 27, 1966, replacing the now-closed Lahug Airport. International charter flights began in 1978, and the airport has continued to grow and expand over the years.
On National Heroes Day in 2018, President Duterte expressed support for renaming the airport after Mactan chieftain Lapu-Lapu, who is known for leading forces against Ferdinand Magellan during the Battle of Mactan in 1521. The airport has received recognition, being named the Best Airport in the Asia-Pacific region. It actively participates in campaigns and initiatives, such as the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women.
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Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)
The Philippines has 12 international airports, including Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu. Francisco Bangoy International Airport (IATA: DVO, ICAO: RPMD), also known as Davao International Airport, is the main airport serving Davao City and Davao Region in the Philippines. It is the busiest airport on the island of Mindanao and the third busiest in the Philippines as of 2022. The airport is the primary gateway to Mindanao and serves both domestic and international flights.
The site of the airport began operations in the 1940s as Sasa Landing Field, with a donation of land in barangay Sasa, located in Buhangin district of Davao City, by Don Francisco Bangoy, the then-current patriarch of an influential family that founded and settled in Davao alongside Don Jose Uyanguren. At the time it began operation, the airport merely consisted of a 1,200-meter (3,900 ft) unpaved grass runway and quonset huts serving as terminal buildings. Throughout much of the 1940s and the early 1950s, both Philippine Air Lines and the Philippine Air Force provided air service to the city.
Right of way and access to the terminal buildings and the airport were improved through further donations of land by Paciano Bangoy, Francisco's son, during the latter stages of Paciano's gubernatorial term. In 1970, the runway was extended and widened to 2,000 meters (6,600 ft) and 36 meters (118 ft), respectively, while the apron was widened to 100 meters (330 ft). Five years later, the runway was further extended and widened to 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) and to the current 45 meters (148 ft), respectively. Construction for a new terminal designed by Filipino architect Leandro Locsin began in 1976. It was designed to handle a million passengers annually and was completed in 1980. Airbus A300 operations by Philippine Airlines started on September 1, 1989, marking the first widebody service to the city.
Republic Act No. 11457, also known as the Charter of the Davao International Airport Authority, was approved on August 30, 2019, creating and establishing the Davao International Airport Authority, which will manage all airports in the Davao Region, including the Francisco Bangoy International Airport. The airport was slated for upgrading in 2016, but the project was shelved. In 2017, an expansion project of the airport was announced. As of 2025, the Francisco Bangoy International Airport Project is now moving forward under a new public-private partnership (PPP) initiative led by the Davao Interna. The modernization and upgrading of the airport facilities aim to make Davao a hub for tourism and foreign investment in the region.
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Kalibo International Airport (KLO)
Kalibo International Airport, with the airport code KLO, is one of the two airports serving Boracay, the other being Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (also known as Caticlan Airport) in Malay. Kalibo International Airport is located on Panay Island, 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) east of Kalibo town and 68 kilometres (42 miles) southwest of Caticlan Port in Malay. It is one of two classified international airports on Panay Island, the other being Iloilo International Airport.
Kalibo International Airport is a key gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island, located in the province of Aklan. The airport serves the general area of Kalibo, the capital of Aklan, and is among the busiest airports in Western Visayas. It is the fastest-growing airport in the Philippines in terms of passenger traffic, with more than 50% growth recorded in 2010. The airport also has one of the highest international flight activities in Western Visayas, with regular and chartered flights accommodating thousands of travellers during the holidays from Asian routes to Kalibo.
The airport is 68 kilometres (42 miles) from Caticlan Port, the main point of embarkation for Boracay. It takes approximately two hours to get to Boracay Island from the airport, depending on boat traffic at Caticlan Port. Several transfer options are available at Kalibo Airport, including air-conditioned mini-buses, motor tricycles, and private limo taxis.
In terms of facilities, Kalibo International Airport has a few stores selling snacks and drinks on the ground floor, as well as a massage salon. The second floor of the terminal has a duty-free shop that sells cigarettes and alcohol. There are also several restaurants located in the airport parking lot. The airport's air traffic control (ATC) tower has a height of 30 feet, which is the minimum airport tower height in the Philippines.
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Clark International Airport
The Philippines has 12 international airports, including major hubs like Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu. The airport codes for the Philippines follow the CAAP's classification system, introduced in 2008, which rationalized the previous Air Transportation Office (ATO) system. Under the ICAO code assignment scheme, airports in the Luzon island group are assigned RPL- and RPU- codes, while those in the Visayas (except Caluya), Masbate, Romblon, and Palawan (except Cuyo) are assigned RPV- codes.
The airport's name originates from the former American Clark Air Base, which was the largest overseas base of the United States Air Force until it was closed and transferred to the Government of the Philippines in 1991. The Bases Conversion Development Act of 1992 facilitated the transformation of Clark Air Base into a Special Economic Zone, and in 1993, it reopened as the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ). In 1994, an executive order designated Clark as the future site of a premier international airport, with the goal of boosting economic development and tourism in Central Luzon while easing congestion in Metro Manila.
The development of Clark International Airport began in 1997, with the signing of a contract involving a developer linked to the proposed new passenger terminal at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. This initiative aligned with the Philippine government's strategy to enhance the country's airport infrastructure and reduce congestion at NAIA. The master plan envisioned a state-of-the-art aviation complex capable of handling 10 million passengers per day. The first stage of Clark Airport's expansion program, a ₱130 million terminal expansion, was completed in January 2008, increasing its annual passenger capacity to over 2 million.
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Frequently asked questions
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport, often referred to as Manila Airport, or NAIA, is the primary international gateway to the Philippines. Its airport code is MNL.
The airport code for Mactan-Cebu International Airport is CEB. It is the second busiest airport in the Philippines, serving the area of Cebu and the central Visayas region.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport, the busiest airport in Mindanao, has the airport code DVO. It serves as the main getaway to Davao City and the southern Mindanao region.
