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Airports / Philippines / ZAM
Large airport · ZAM
Zamboanga International Airport.
Zamboanga, Philippines · 33 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
1,076 ratings
0
Operators based
33
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Zamboanga, PhilippinesELEV 33 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
1,076
Google reviews
ratings on Google
33
Field elevation
feet above sea level
81
Nearest alternate
nm to JOL
Field standing
81 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jolo Airport (JOL).
Overview
Zamboanga International Airport, listed as RPMZ / ZAM, is a large commercial airport in Zamboanga, Philippines. The airport sits 33 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ZAM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jolo Airport (JOL, 81 nm), Pagadian Airport (PAG, 99 nm), and Dipolog Airport (DPL, 126 nm). With a single 8,560-foot paved runway, ZAM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ZAM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Zamboanga.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“While the terminal is modest, it remains functional with smooth check-in, friendly staff, and gradually improving facilities.”
Side quests ni A4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Zamboanga International Airport offers a convenient gateway to Western Mindanao.”
Amaya5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RPMZ
IATA
ZAM
FAA / Local
RPMZ
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
6.9224° N · 122.0600° 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 33 ft, ZAM sits lower than 54% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,560 ft
- 09/278,560 ft × 144 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,560 ft
ZAM's 8,560 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.
- 81nmJOLJolo AirportJolo
- 99nmPAGPagadian AirportPagadian
- 126nmDPLDipolog AirportDipolog
- 129nmCBOCotabato (Awang) AirportDatu Odin Sinsuat
- 130nmOZCLabo AirportOzamiz
- 163nmDGTSibulan AirportDumaguete City
Location
Open the full mapRPMZ · Zamboanga International Airport · Zamboanga, Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ZAM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,696 nm | 11h 19m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,980 nm | 11h 59m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,102 nm | 14h 35m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,329 nm | 15h 7m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,582 nm | 15h 42m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,639 nm | 15h 50m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,680 nm | 15h 56m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,683 nm | 15h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ZAM?
- Zamboanga International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,560 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 ZAM?
- Zamboanga International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,560 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ZAM?
- The closest alternate is Jolo Airport (JOL), about 81 nm away, followed by Pagadian Airport (PAG) at 99 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ZAM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 19m (4,696 nm), Anchorage about 11h 59m (4,980 nm), Seattle about 14h 35m (6,102 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.