Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Philippines

RPMRGES

General Santos International Airport

General Santos, Philippines

ICAO

RPMR

IATA

GES

Category

International Hub

Elevation

505 ft

Country

Philippines

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at RPMR

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at General Santos International Airport (RPMR / GES) in General Santos, Philippines, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

RPMR is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. 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 RPMR

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

General Santos International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

Jet A1 Fuel at RPMR

Fuel on record at General Santos International Airport: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 25″ N 125° 5′ 46″ E; elevation 505 ft; local time UTC+8.

Crew & Passenger Services in General Santos

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into General Santos.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RPMR.

Cargo Operations at RPMR

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

Field Information

General Santos International Airport

Latitude
6° 3′ 25″ N
Longitude
125° 5′ 46″ E
ICAO code
RPMR
IATA code
GES
Municipality
General Santos
Timezone
UTC+8
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To GES?

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

Submit flight inquiry for RPMR

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – RPMR

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for General Santos International Airport?

The ICAO code is RPMR and the IATA code is GES.

Is Jet A1 available at RPMR?

Yes. Fuel on record at General Santos International Airport is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at RPMR?

General Santos International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does RPMR operate in?

General Santos International Airport operates on UTC+8.

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

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 RPMR.