Regional airport · Butuan, Philippines

Butuan (Bancasi)

RPMEBXU
Elevation
141 ft
Coordinates
8°57′N 125°29′E
Local time
Asia/Manila

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Field information

RPME runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Butuan (Bancasi) (RPME/BXU) has one runway, 12/30, 6,877 ft (2,096 m) long of concrete. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 2100-1300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at RPME, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Asia/Manila

  • Country

    Philippines

    PH

  • Municipality

    Butuan

  • Elevation

    141 ft

  • Position

    8.9515, 125.4788

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    2100-1300Z

Runways · RPME

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12/306,877 ft (2,096 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at RPME.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Butuan (Bancasi) (RPME / BXU) in Butuan, Philippines, through one 24/7 OCC desk. RPME is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at RPME

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Philippines

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Philippines. Applicable permit lead times for Philippines are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Philippines are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at RPME

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at RPME covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at RPME

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at RPME is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to RPME

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for RPME: 8° 57′ 5″ N 125° 28′ 44″ E; elevation 141 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Butuan

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Butuan. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RPME.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at RPME

    Support for freighter operations into RPME covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where RPME sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Butuan (Bancasi) — one desk for the whole trip.

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