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General Santos International Airport (GES)
General Santos International Airport is an international airport serving General Santos (South Cotabato Province), Philippines. Its IATA code is GES and its ICAO code is RPMR. It has one runway, 3,227 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GES
- ICAO code
- RPMR
- City
- General Santos
- Region / province
- South Cotabato Province
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 6.0572° N, 125.0962° E
- Elevation
- 154 m (505 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,227 m (10,587 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,227 m10,587 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,150 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,675 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,096 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 680.250 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from General Santos International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and General Santos through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Philippines
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Bangoy International Airport | DVO | 133 km |
| Laguindingan International Airport | CGY | 293 km |
| Zamboanga International Airport | ZAM | 349 km |
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport | TAG | 417 km |
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | 489 km |
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | BCD | 572 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of General Santos International Airport?
The IATA code of General Santos International Airport is GES and its ICAO code is RPMR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is General Santos International Airport located?
General Santos International Airport is in General Santos, South Cotabato Province, Philippines, at coordinates 6.0572° N, 125.0962° E and an elevation of 154 m (505 ft).
How far is General Santos International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from General Santos International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,096 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,675 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,150 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at General Santos International Airport?
The longest runway at General Santos International Airport is 3,227 m (10,587 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from General Santos International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and General Santos International Airport (GES) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.