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Mountain gateway serving Baguio City in the Cordillera.
Opened
1940
Location
Baguio, Philippines
Loakan Airport (IATA: BAG) is a domestic airport located in Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines, situated in the Cordillera Administrative Region of Luzon. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 4,251 feet (1,295 meters) above sea level, making it one of the highest commercial airports in the Philippines.
The airport has historically served as an important link between Baguio and Manila, though operations have been intermittent due to challenging terrain, short runway length, and weather conditions. Its mountainous surroundings create significant operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
As of recent years, scheduled commercial airline services at Loakan have been suspended or severely limited, with the airport undergoing periodic assessments and rehabilitation discussions by Philippine authorities. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) manages the facility.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building designed to handle limited domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis and jeepneys provide ground transport between the airport and Baguio City center, approximately 5 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Commercial scheduled services have been largely suspended in recent years; PAL Express and Cebu Pacific have operated routes here historically.
Notable facts
- ›One of the highest commercial airports in the Philippines at roughly 4,251 feet (1,295 m) elevation.
- ›The short runway of approximately 1,800 meters limits the size of aircraft that can operate there.
- ›Challenging mountainous terrain and frequent cloud cover create significant safety constraints for operations.
- ›The airport is located in Loakan, a barangay on the outskirts of Baguio City.
- ›Periodic rehabilitation and expansion proposals have been discussed to restore regular commercial service.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
