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Regional Airport · Philippines

RPMEBXU

Bancasi Airport

Butuan, Philippines

ICAO

RPME

IATA

BXU

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

141 ft

Country

Philippines

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at RPME

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bancasi Airport (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.

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.

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.

Bancasi Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

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.

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′ 4″ N 125° 28′ 44″ E; elevation 141 ft; local time UTC+8.

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.

Cargo Operations at RPME

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

Field Information

Bancasi Airport

Latitude
8° 57′ 4″ N
Longitude
125° 28′ 44″ E
ICAO code
RPME
IATA code
BXU
Municipality
Butuan
Timezone
UTC+8
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BXU?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RPME.

Submit flight inquiry for RPME

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – RPME

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Bancasi Airport?

The ICAO code is RPME and the IATA code is BXU.

What is the fire category at RPME?

Bancasi Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does RPME operate in?

Bancasi Airport operates on UTC+8.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for RPME?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RPME.