International hub · Gen Santos City, Philippines
General Santos/Tambler International
- Elevation
- 505 ft
- Coordinates
- 6°03′N 125°06′E
- Local time
- Asia/Manila
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Field information
RPMR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
General Santos/Tambler International (RPMR/GES) has one runway, 17/35, 10,587 ft (3,227 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: 2200-1000Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at RPMR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Manila
Country
Philippines
PH
Municipality
General Santos
Elevation
505 ft
Position
6.0572, 125.0962
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
2200-1000Z
Runways · RPMR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,587 ft (3,227 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at RPMR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at General Santos/Tambler International (RPMR / GES) in Gen Santos City, Philippines, through one 24/7 OCC desk. RPMR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at RPMR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at RPMR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at RPMR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at RPMR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at RPMR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to RPMR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for RPMR: 6° 3′ 26″ N 125° 5′ 46″ E; elevation 505 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Gen Santos City
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Gen Santos City. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RPMR.
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Cargo Operations at RPMR
Support for freighter operations into RPMR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where RPMR sits in the network
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Operating into RPMR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at General Santos/Tambler International — one desk for the whole trip.