General Santos International Airport (GES): Codes, Runways & Location
General Santos International Airport (IATA: GES · ICAO: RPMR) is a large airport serving General Santos, Philippines. It lies at 6.0572° N, 125.0962° E, 505 ft (154 m) above sea level.
Overview of General Santos International Airport
General Santos International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of General Santos in Philippines. It is identified by the IATA code GES and the ICAO code RPMR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
General Santos International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3227 m (10587 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 505 ft (154 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rajah Buayan Air Base about 16 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,227 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about General Santos International Airport
Where is General Santos International Airport located?
General Santos International Airport is located in General Santos, Philippines. Its coordinates are 6.0572° N, 125.0962° E.
What is the airport code for General Santos International Airport?
General Santos International Airport has an IATA code of GES and an ICAO code of RPMR.
How long is the runway at General Santos International Airport?
General Santos International Airport's longest runway is about 3227 m (10587 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does General Santos International Airport have?
General Santos International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is General Santos International Airport a major airport?
General Santos International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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