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Zamboanga International Airport

Zamboanga, Philippines

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Zamboanga International Airport

Zamboanga, Philippines
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Gateway to the Philippines' western Mindanao region.

Location
Zamboanga City, Philippines
Zamboanga International Airport (IATA: ZAM, ICAO: RPMZ) serves Zamboanga City, the largest city on the Zamboanga Peninsula in the southwestern Philippines. It is one of the principal airports in Mindanao and handles both domestic and limited international traffic, connecting the region to Manila and other major Philippine hubs. The airport is operated under the authority of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). It plays a critical role in supporting the local economy, trade, and humanitarian operations given Zamboanga City's status as a major urban center near maritime Southeast Asia. The airport has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years to expand capacity and improve passenger facilities, reflecting the growth in air travel demand across the Mindanao region.
Terminals
The airport features a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, jeepneys, and tricycles connecting the airport to Zamboanga City proper.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Zamboanga International Airport include Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines, which operate routes primarily to Manila and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
  • Zamboanga International Airport is classified as a principal airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.
  • The airport serves Zamboanga City, known as 'Asia's Latin City' for its unique cultural heritage.
  • It supports both civilian and military aviation activities in the region.
  • The airport is located approximately 5 kilometers from Zamboanga City center.
  • Zamboanga City is a key hub for maritime trade with Malaysia and Indonesia, making the airport strategically important.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

ZAM → MNL2P · 320
ZAM → CEB5J · 319
ZAM → DVO5J · 319
ZAM → MNL5J · 320
ZAM → JOLPR · DH4
ZAM → MNLPR · 320 DH4
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Zamboanga International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Zamboanga International Airport is the main airport serving Zamboanga City in the Philippines. Located on a 270-hectare (670-acre) site in Barangay Canelar, Zamboanga City, the airport is Mindanao's third-busiest airport after Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City and Laguindingan Airport in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental.

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