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Staff & service
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Airports / Philippines / SJI
Medium airport · SJI
San Jose Airport.
San Jose, Philippines · 14 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
81 ratings
0
Operators based
14
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
San Jose, PhilippinesELEV 14 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
81
Google reviews
ratings on Google
14
Field elevation
feet above sea level
57
Nearest alternate
nm to MBO
Field standing
#2 / 55
Philippines airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 81 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Philippines fields.
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mamburao Airport (MBO).
Overview
San Jose Airport (RPUH / SJI) sits in San Jose, Philippines, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 14 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SJI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Mamburao Airport (MBO, 57 nm), Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU, 57 nm), and Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (MPH, 59 nm). The field has a single 6,024-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SJI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as McGuire Field. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SJI to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Charming and Efficient Airport in San Jose, Mindoro San Jose Airport is a sweet, small, and relatively modern airport on the beautiful island of Mindoro.”
World Traveller5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Charming and Efficient Airport in San Jose, Mindoro San Jose Airport is a sweet, small, and relatively modern airport on the beautiful island of Mindoro.”
World Traveller5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for San Jose Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
RPUH
IATA
SJI
FAA / Local
RPUH
Elevation
14 ft
Coordinates
12.3615° N · 121.0470° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Philippines fields
state range 5–4,251 ft
At 14 ft, SJI sits lower than 74% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,024 ft
- 10/286,024 ft × 98 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,024 ft
SJI's 6,024 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.
- 57nmMBOMamburao AirportMamburao
- 57nmUSUFrancisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) AirportCoron
- 59nmMPHGodofredo P. Ramos AirportCaticlan
- 61nmTBHTugdan AirportTablas Island
- 75nmMRQMarinduque AirportGasan
- 88nmKLOKalibo International AirportKalibo
Location
Open the full mapRPUH · San Jose Airport · San Jose, Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SJI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,641 nm | 11h 12m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,725 nm | 11h 23m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,882 nm | 14h 5m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,151 nm | 14h 42m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,413 nm | 15h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,415 nm | 15h 19m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,470 nm | 15h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,499 nm | 15h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SJI?
- San Jose Airport's longest paved runway is 6,024 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 SJI?
- San Jose Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,024 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SJI?
- The closest alternate is Mamburao Airport (MBO), about 57 nm away, followed by Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SJI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 12m (4,641 nm), Anchorage about 11h 23m (4,725 nm), Seattle about 14h 5m (5,882 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.