5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I've been using General Santos Airport for over a decade, so I'm familiar with the old terminal prior to the 2017-2021 extension.”
Estela Duque5★ on Google
Airports / Philippines / GES
Large airport · GES
General Santos International Airport.
General Santos, Philippines · 505 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
1,206 ratings
0
Operators based
505
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
General Santos, PhilippinesELEV 505 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
1,206
Google reviews
ratings on Google
505
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to RPMB
Field standing
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rajah Buayan Air Base (RPMB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
General Santos International Airport, listed as RPMR / GES, is a large commercial airport in General Santos, Philippines. Field elevation is 505 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GES as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Rajah Buayan Air Base (RPMB, 9 nm), Allah Valley Airport (AAV, 28 nm), and Central Mindanao Airport (PH-0462, 52 nm). The field has a single 10,587-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from GES are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Tambler Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GES to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The staff is fast, friendly, and efficient, ensuring a smooth travel experience.”
Jerry Rocacurva5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Despite this drawback, I highly recommend General Santos International Airport for its overall efficiency and welcoming atmosphere.”
Jerry Rocacurva5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for General Santos International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
RPMR
IATA
GES
FAA / Local
RPMR
Elevation
505 ft
Coordinates
6.0572° N · 125.0962° 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 505 ft, GES sits higher than 95% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,587 ft
- 17/3510,587 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,587 ft
GES's 10,587 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.
- 9nmRPMBRajah Buayan Air BaseGeneral Santos City
- 28nmAAVAllah Valley AirportSurallah
- 52nmPH-0462Central Mindanao AirportM'lang
- 72nmDVOFrancisco Bangoy International AirportDavao
- 85nmCBOCotabato (Awang) AirportDatu Odin Sinsuat
- 88nmMXIMati National AirportMati
Location
Open the full mapRPMR · General Santos International Airport · General Santos, Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GES on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,545 nm | 10h 58m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,938 nm | 11h 53m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,028 nm | 14h 25m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,228 nm | 14h 53m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,475 nm | 15h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,566 nm | 15h 40m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,585 nm | 15h 43m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,598 nm | 15h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GES?
- General Santos International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,587 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 GES?
- General Santos International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,587 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GES?
- The closest alternate is Rajah Buayan Air Base (RPMB), about 9 nm away, followed by Allah Valley Airport (AAV) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GES to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 58m (4,545 nm), Anchorage about 11h 53m (4,938 nm), Seattle about 14h 25m (6,028 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.