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Gateway to the Bangsamoro region of Mindanao.
Location
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Philippines
Cotabato Airport, officially known as Awang Airport and designated with IATA code CBO, serves Cotabato City and the surrounding Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the Philippines. Despite being administratively located in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, it functions as the primary air gateway for Cotabato City and the wider region.
The airport handles domestic flights connecting the region to major Philippine hubs, particularly Manila and Cebu. It plays a strategic role in supporting government, humanitarian, and commercial activities in one of the Philippines' most politically significant autonomous regions.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) administers the airport, and ongoing infrastructure improvements have been pursued to expand its capacity and safety standards in recent years.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, tricycles, and jeepneys providing connections between the airport and Cotabato City proper.
Airlines here
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines operate regular domestic services at Cotabato Airport, connecting the region primarily to Manila.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is commonly referred to as Cotabato Airport despite being located in the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat.
- ›It serves as the main commercial airport for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
- ›The airport is administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
- ›Runway improvements and terminal upgrades have been part of ongoing government development programs for the facility.
- ›Its strategic location makes it important for both civilian travel and government operations in the region.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
