Southern Mindanao's gateway serving the tuna capital of the Philippines.
Opened
1942
Location
General Santos, Philippines
General Santos International Airport (IATA: GES, ICAO: RPMR) serves General Santos City in South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines. It is the primary commercial airport for the SOCCSKSARGEN region and supports both domestic and limited international traffic.
The airport is situated approximately 10 kilometers from the city center and handles significant cargo traffic, particularly frozen tuna and other seafood products, reflecting the city's status as the tuna capital of the Philippines. It is operated and managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
General Santos International Airport has undergone several upgrades over the years to expand capacity and improve facilities, supporting the region's growing tourism and trade activities.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Passengers can access the city center via taxis, ride-hailing services, and jeepneys operating from the airport.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at GES include Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines, offering domestic routes primarily to Manila and other key Philippine cities.
Notable facts
- ›General Santos City is known as the 'Tuna Capital of the Philippines,' and the airport handles substantial seafood cargo.
- ›The airport supports both domestic and international operations, including charter flights.
- ›It is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
- ›The airport is located approximately 10 kilometers from the General Santos City center.
- ›The SOCCSKSARGEN region relies on this airport as its primary air transport hub.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
