General Santos International Airport
General Santos International Airport is the main air gateway for General Santos in the southern Philippines and is identified by the codes GES and RPMR. Classified as a large airport, it serves both local residents and visitors heading to the city for business, family travel, and access to the wider SOCCSKSARGEN region. The airport sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 metres), which is a useful detail for aviation enthusiasts and can also help travellers better understand local weather and operating conditions.
About General Santos International Airport
General Santos International Airport is the main air gateway for General Santos in the southern Philippines and is identified by the codes GES and RPMR. Classified as a large airport, it serves both local residents and visitors heading to the city for business, family travel, and access to the wider SOCCSKSARGEN region. The airport sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 metres), which is a useful detail for aviation enthusiasts and can also help travellers better understand local weather and operating conditions.
Overview
General Santos International Airport is the main air gateway for General Santos in the southern Philippines and is identified by the codes GES and RPMR. Classified as a large airport, it serves both local residents and visitors heading to the city for business, family travel, and access to the wider SOCCSKSARGEN region. The airport sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 metres), which is a useful detail for aviation enthusiasts and can also help travellers better understand local weather and operating conditions.
What Travellers Should Know
- General Santos International Airport uses the Asia/Manila time zone, so there is no daylight saving time to factor into your plans.
- Its single runway is designated 17/35, a standard detail you may notice on flight information or aviation maps.
- The runway measures 10,587 feet and has a concrete surface, supporting operations by larger commercial aircraft.
- The runway is lighted, which helps maintain flight operations during night arrivals and departures or in reduced visibility conditions.
Why It Matters for Your Trip
For travellers, the airport’s size and runway capability suggest a facility built to handle regular scheduled air traffic rather than only small regional flights. That makes it an important transport link for reaching General Santos efficiently, whether you are visiting for commerce, onward land travel, or a longer stay in Mindanao. Knowing the airport code, time zone, and basic airfield layout can also make booking, tracking flights, and reading travel documents much easier before you arrive.
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FAQ
General Santos International 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.
9 common questions
- General Santos International Airport is located in General Santos City, Philippines (Asia), at coordinates 6.110°, 125.230°.
- Its IATA code is GES and its ICAO code is RPMR.
- General Santos International Airport serves General Santos City, Philippines. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- General Santos International 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.
- General Santos International Airport sits at latitude 6.110° and longitude 125.230°. 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 GES. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GES is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GES on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Filipino-American Friendship Avenue, General Santos City, Region XII, 9500, Philippines, the phone number is +63 83 553 1277, the official website is http://www.generalsantos-airport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.