Переводчик
Gateway to Negros Oriental and the Visayas region.
Location
Dumaguete City, Philippines
Sibulan Airport, designated by the IATA code DGT and ICAO code RPVD, serves Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental province in the Philippines. The airport is located in the municipality of Sibulan, just north of Dumaguete City, and functions as the primary air gateway for the province.
The airport handles domestic flights connecting Dumaguete to major Philippine cities, particularly Manila and Cebu. It is operated under the authority of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and supports both commercial and general aviation traffic.
Dumaguete is known as the "City of Gentle People" and is a hub for tourism, education, and commerce in Negros Oriental. The airport plays a critical role in connecting the region to the rest of the Philippine archipelago.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Dumaguete City center includes tricycles, taxis, and jeepneys, with the journey taking approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving Sibulan Airport include Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines, offering routes to Manila and Cebu.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after the municipality of Sibulan where it is physically located, not Dumaguete City itself.
- ›The runway at Sibulan Airport is relatively short, limiting aircraft size to smaller narrow-body jets and turboprops.
- ›Dumaguete is home to Silliman University, one of the Philippines' top universities, contributing to passenger traffic.
- ›The airport serves as an important link for tourists visiting nearby Apo Island and other dive sites in the region.
- ›CAAP manages the airport as part of the national network of domestic airports in the Philippines.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
