Bancasi Airport (RPME)
Medium airport · Butuan, Butuan City, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Bancasi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPME |
| IATA | BXU |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°57'5" E 125°28'44" 8.95150, 125.47880 |
| Location | Butuan, Butuan City, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,877 ft (2096 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Bancasi Airport at a glance
Bancasi Airport is a medium airport in Butuan, Butuan City, Philippines, known to airline systems as BXU. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPME are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 6,877 ft (2096 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPME 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 Bancasi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tandag Airport | RPMW | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Surigao Airport | RPMS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Camiguin Airport | RPMH | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Laguindingan International Airport | RPMY | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Bislig Airport | RPMF | 125 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bancasi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Bancasi Airport 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 Bancasi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bancasi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bancasi Airport is RPME, and its IATA code is BXU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bancasi Airport above sea level?
Bancasi Airport sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bancasi Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.9515, 125.4788 — in Butuan, Butuan City, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tandag Airport, about 77 km away.
Does RPME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPME 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 Bancasi Airport?
Bancasi Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,877 ft (2096 m) with a CON surface.