Large airport · General Santos, Philippines
General Santos International Airport
General Santos International Airport is a large airport serving General Santos, Philippines. Its IATA code is GES. Its ICAO code is RPMR. It has 1 runway, longest 10,587 ft (CON). Elevation 505 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | General Santos, Philippines |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GES |
| ICAO code | RPMR |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,587 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 505 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 6.0572° N, 125.0962° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The airport was inaugurated on July 6, 1996, in time to serve the influx of visitors, athletes, and participants coming in from different parts of the Philippines who were taking part in the 42nd annual Palarong Pambansa (National Games) that was held in South Cotabato, Sarangani and General Santos area at that time.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to General Santos International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Mado Hot Spring National Park · Philippines · 98.0 miles away
- Salikata National Park · Philippines · 135.1 miles away
- Rungkunan National Park · Philippines · 136.1 miles away
- Lake Butig National Park · Philippines · 139.6 miles away
- Pantuwaraya Lake National Park · Philippines · 139.6 miles away
- Sacred Mountain National Park · Philippines · 146.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Allah Valley Airport
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82.9 miles awayLebak Rural Airport
83.1 miles awayCotabato (Awang) Airport
97.8 miles awayMati National Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for General Santos International Airport?
General Santos International Airport — its IATA code is GES and its ICAO code is RPMR.
Where is General Santos International Airport located?
General Santos International Airport serves General Santos, Philippines. Its coordinates are 6.0572° N, 125.0962° E.
What is the history of General Santos International Airport?
The airport was inaugurated on July 6, 1996, in time to serve the influx of visitors, athletes, and participants coming in from different parts of the Philippines who were taking part in the 42nd annual Palarong Pambansa (National Games) that was held in South Cotabato, Sarangani and General Santos area at that time.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5709
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Santos_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.