Airports / Philippines / MXI
Mati National Airport.
Mati, Philippines · 156 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
20 ratings
0
Operators based
156
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#18 / 55
Philippines airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 20 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Philippines fields.
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO).
Overview
Located in Mati, Philippines, Mati National Airport (RPMQ / MXI) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 156 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list MXI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO, 39 nm), Bislig Airport (BPH, 75 nm), and Rajah Buayan Air Base (RPMB, 80 nm). The field has a single 5,330-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from MXI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Mati and Imelda R. Marcos. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MXI to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
RPMQ
IATA
MXI
FAA / Local
RPMQ
Elevation
156 ft
Coordinates
6.9491° N · 126.2737° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Philippines fields
state range 5–4,251 ft
At 156 ft, MXI sits higher than 79% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,330 ft
- 14/325,330 ft × 105 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,330 ft
MXI's 5,330 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
- 39nmDVOFrancisco Bangoy International AirportDavao
- 75nmBPHBislig AirportBislig
- 80nmRPMBRajah Buayan Air BaseGeneral Santos City
- 80nmPH-0462Central Mindanao AirportM'lang
- 88nmGESGeneral Santos International AirportGeneral Santos
- 97nmAAVAllah Valley AirportSurallah
Location
Open the full mapRPMQ · Mati National Airport · Mati, Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MXI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,460 nm | 10h 46m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,857 nm | 11h 42m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,942 nm | 14h 13m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,140 nm | 14h 41m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,387 nm | 15h 15m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,480 nm | 15h 28m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,497 nm | 15h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,511 nm | 15h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MXI?
- Mati National Airport's longest paved runway is 5,330 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 MXI?
- Mati National Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,330 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MXI?
- The closest alternate is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), about 39 nm away, followed by Bislig Airport (BPH) at 75 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MXI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 46m (4,460 nm), Anchorage about 11h 42m (4,857 nm), Seattle about 14h 13m (5,942 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.