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Airports / Philippines / DRP
Large airport · DRP
Bicol International Airport.
Legazpi, Philippines · 319 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
1,290 ratings
0
Operators based
319
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Legazpi, PhilippinesELEV 319 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
1,290
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
319
Field elevation
feet above sea level
37
Nearest alternate
nm to WNP
Field standing
#3 / 55
Philippines airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 1290 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Philippines fields.
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Naga Airport (WNP), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bicol International Airport (RPLK / DRP) sits in Legazpi, Philippines, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 319 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list DRP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Naga Airport (WNP, 37 nm), Virac Airport (VRC, 42 nm), and Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT, 45 nm). The field has a single 8,202-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DRP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Daraga and Southern Luzon International Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DRP to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves RPLK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Delta Regional Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Fri 0700-1630; after hours call 901-490-5165
- Unicom 123.0
- Parking
- Fuel
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Bicol International Airport (DRP) is efficient and has light passenger traffic, meaning minimal lines at security and baggage claim.”
Gab Cia5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Bicol International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
RPLK
IATA
DRP
FAA / Local
RPLK
Elevation
319 ft
Coordinates
13.1119° N · 123.6768° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Philippines fields
state range 5–4,251 ft
At 319 ft, DRP sits higher than 89% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 05/238,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
DRP's 8,202 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 37nmWNPNaga AirportNaga
- 42nmVRCVirac AirportVirac
- 45nmMBTMoises R. Espinosa AirportMasbate
- 67nmCRMCatarman National AirportCatarman
- 73nmDTEDaet AirportDaet
- 81nmCYPCalbayog AirportCalbayog City
Location
Open the full mapRPLK · Bicol International Airport · Legazpi, Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DRP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,481 nm | 10h 49m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,610 nm | 11h 7m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,751 nm | 13h 46m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,008 nm | 14h 22m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,268 nm | 14h 59m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,287 nm | 15h 1m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,336 nm | 15h 8m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,358 nm | 15h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DRP?
- Bicol International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DRP?
- Bicol International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Bicol International Airport?
- One FBO serves DRP: Delta Regional Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to DRP?
- The closest alternate is Naga Airport (WNP), about 37 nm away, followed by Virac Airport (VRC) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DRP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 49m (4,481 nm), Anchorage about 11h 7m (4,610 nm), Seattle about 13h 46m (5,751 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.