Surigao Airport (RPMS)
Medium airport · Surigao City, Surigao del Norte Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Surigao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPMS |
| IATA | SUG |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°45'21" E 125°28'51" 9.75584, 125.48095 |
| Location | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,603 ft (1708 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Surigao Airport at a glance
Surigao Airport is a medium airport in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as SUG. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPMS 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, 18/36, offers 5,603 ft (1708 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPMS 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 Surigao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bancasi Airport | RPME | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Camiguin Airport | RPMH | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Tandag Airport | RPMW | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Laguindingan International Airport | RPMY | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | RPVA | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Surigao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Surigao 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 Surigao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Surigao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Surigao Airport is RPMS, and its IATA code is SUG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Surigao Airport above sea level?
Surigao Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Surigao Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.7558, 125.4809 — in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bancasi Airport, about 89 km away.
Does RPMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPMS 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 Surigao Airport?
Surigao Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,603 ft (1708 m) with a CON surface.