Rajah Buayan Air Base (RPMB)
Medium airport · General Santos City, South Cotabato Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Rajah Buayan Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPMB |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°6'20" E 125°14'6" 6.10548, 125.23488 |
| Location | General Santos City, South Cotabato Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Rajah Buayan Air Base at a glance
Rajah Buayan Air Base is a medium airport in General Santos City, South Cotabato Province, Philippines. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPMB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPMB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Rajah Buayan Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Santos International Airport | RPMR | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Allah Valley Airport | RPMA | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Central Mindanao Airport | PH-0462 | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Francisco Bangoy International Airport | RPMD | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Mati National Airport | RPMQ | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rajah Buayan Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Rajah Buayan Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 57 airports and airfields we list for Philippines — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Rajah Buayan Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Rajah Buayan Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Rajah Buayan Air Base is RPMB, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rajah Buayan Air Base above sea level?
Rajah Buayan Air Base sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rajah Buayan Air Base located?
The airport lies at 6.1055, 125.2349 — in General Santos City, South Cotabato Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Santos International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does RPMB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPMB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Rajah Buayan Air Base?
Rajah Buayan Air Base has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.