Gateway to Surigao del Norte and Caraga region.
Location
Surigao City, Philippines
Surigao Airport (IATA: SUG, ICAO: RPMS) is a domestic airport serving Surigao City, the capital of Surigao del Norte province in the Caraga region of Mindanao, Philippines. It provides essential air connectivity for the province and surrounding areas, linking the region to major Philippine cities.
The airport is operated under the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and handles primarily domestic traffic. It serves as an important transport hub for travelers heading to nearby island destinations such as Siargao, Dinagat Islands, and the rest of the Caraga region.
Given its proximity to Siargao Island, a world-renowned surfing and tourism destination, Surigao Airport sees considerable transit passenger traffic, particularly from tourists who then take ferry or boat services to the island.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling all domestic passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation from the airport to Surigao City center is available via tricycles and taxis, with the city proper located a short distance from the terminal.
Airlines here
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are the primary carriers operating regular domestic routes through Surigao Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Surigao Airport serves as a gateway for travelers connecting to Siargao Island via ferry from Surigao port.
- ›The airport is classified as a secondary domestic airport under CAAP.
- ›Surigao City is the capital of Surigao del Norte province and a key port city in northeastern Mindanao.
- ›The airport's single runway accommodates narrow-body jet aircraft such as the Airbus A320.
- ›Tourism demand related to Siargao's surf season drives increased passenger volumes from approximately August to November.
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