Dumaguete Airport
Sibulan Airport is the main air gateway for Dumaguete City in the Philippines, making it the airport most travelers use when heading to the city itself as well as nearby parts of Negros Oriental. Identified by IATA code DGT and ICAO code RPVD, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. Its location in Sibulan places arriving passengers within easy reach of Dumaguete’s waterfront, universities, resorts, and ferry connections to other islands, so it works well as a practical starting point for both city stays and wider regional travel.
About Dumaguete Airport
Sibulan Airport is the main air gateway for Dumaguete City in the Philippines, making it the airport most travelers use when heading to the city itself as well as nearby parts of Negros Oriental. Identified by IATA code DGT and ICAO code RPVD, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. Its location in Sibulan places arriving passengers within easy reach of Dumaguete’s waterfront, universities, resorts, and ferry connections to other islands, so it works well as a practical starting point for both city stays and wider regional travel.
Overview
Sibulan Airport is the main air gateway for Dumaguete City in the Philippines, making it the airport most travelers use when heading to the city itself as well as nearby parts of Negros Oriental. Identified by IATA code DGT and ICAO code RPVD, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. Its location in Sibulan places arriving passengers within easy reach of Dumaguete’s waterfront, universities, resorts, and ferry connections to other islands, so it works well as a practical starting point for both city stays and wider regional travel.
Key Facts
- Airport codes: DGT and RPVD
- Serves: Dumaguete City, Philippines
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 15 ft (5 m)
- Runway: 09/27, 6,220 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: Asia/Manila
What Travelers Should Know
For most visitors, the most useful thing to know is that Sibulan Airport is straightforward and easy to navigate, which helps keep arrivals and departures simple compared with larger, more complex hubs. The single lighted asphalt runway, designated 09/27, measures 6,220 feet, supporting regular domestic operations while giving the airport a compact, manageable feel on the ground. Because it serves Dumaguete City directly, transfer times into the urban area are typically short, which is helpful if you are connecting onward to hotels, dive trips, university visits, or ferry travel around the Central Visayas. For current local guidance and airport-related information, the official site is https://dumaguete.com/dumaguete-airport-sibulan/.
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FAQ
Dumaguete Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Dumaguete Airport is located in Dumaguete, Philippines (Asia), at coordinates 9.330°, 123.300°.
- Its IATA code is DGT and its ICAO code is RPVD.
- Dumaguete Airport serves Dumaguete, Philippines. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Dumaguete Airport operates on Asia/Manila local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Dumaguete Airport sits at latitude 9.330° and longitude 123.300°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DGT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DGT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DGT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Philippines. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.