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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Philippines / CEB
Large airport · CEB
Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines · 31 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
12,091 ratings
0
Operators based
31
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, PhilippinesELEV 31 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
12,091
Google reviews
ratings on Google
31
Field elevation
feet above sea level
46
Nearest alternate
nm to TAG
Field standing
#9 / 55
Philippines airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 12091 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Philippines fields.
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG).
Overview
Mactan Cebu International Airport (RPVM / CEB) sits in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 31 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CEB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG, 46 nm), Ormoc Airport (OMC, 57 nm), and Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD, 63 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,860-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CEB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Mactan Air Base and Opon Airfield. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CEB to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Good design, smooth experience, nice views when arriving or departing, and very traveler-friendly facilities.”
bangkokrecomment “Food & Travel TikTok”5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Good design, smooth experience, nice views when arriving or departing, and very traveler-friendly facilities.”
bangkokrecomment “Food & Travel TikTok”5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RPVM
IATA
CEB
FAA / Local
RPVM
Elevation
31 ft
Coordinates
10.3093° N · 123.9797° 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 31 ft, CEB sits lower than 58% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,860 ft
- 04R/22L10,860 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04L/22R8,399 ft × 148 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,860 ft
CEB's 10,860 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.
- 46nmTAGBohol-Panglao International AirportPanglao
- 57nmOMCOrmoc AirportOrmoc City
- 63nmBCDBacolod-Silay International AirportBacolod City
- 71nmDGTSibulan AirportDumaguete City
- 77nmCGMCamiguin AirportMambajao
- 83nmTACDaniel Z. Romualdez AirportTacloban City
Location
Open the full mapRPVM · Mactan Cebu International Airport · Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CEB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,520 nm | 10h 55m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,747 nm | 11h 26m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,872 nm | 14h 3m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,108 nm | 14h 36m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,364 nm | 15h 12m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,409 nm | 15h 18m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,452 nm | 15h 24m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,461 nm | 15h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CEB?
- Mactan Cebu International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,860 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 CEB?
- Mactan Cebu International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,860 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CEB?
- The closest alternate is Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG), about 46 nm away, followed by Ormoc Airport (OMC) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CEB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 55m (4,520 nm), Anchorage about 11h 26m (4,747 nm), Seattle about 14h 3m (5,872 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.