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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Rajah Buayan Air Base

ICAO RPMB🇵🇭 General Santos City
Coordinates
6.1055°N, 125.2349°E
Elevation
28 ft (9 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PH-SCO
Time zone
Manila(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
17:59
Civil dusk
18:21

About 12h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Rajah Buayan Air Base

Rajah Buayan Air Station is a military airbase located at General Santos, Philippines. It previously served as the main airport for General Santos until the opening of General Santos International Airport in 1996.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

RPMB

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 195,577 ft / 1,700 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TAMBLERClass DTMA1500 ft MSLFL200
TAMBLERClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
RPHI FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Philippines airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rajah Buayan Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rajah Buayan Air Base?

The ICAO code for Rajah Buayan Air Base is RPMB.

Where is Rajah Buayan Air Base located?

Rajah Buayan Air Base is medium airport located in General Santos City, Philippines, at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Rajah Buayan Air Base have?

Rajah Buayan Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 5,577 ft / 1,700 m.

What time zone is Rajah Buayan Air Base in?

Rajah Buayan Air Base is in the Asia/Manila time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rajah Buayan Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rajah Buayan Air Base is approximately 1.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rajah Buayan Air Base?

The nearest airport to Rajah Buayan Air Base is General Santos International Airport (GES), about 8.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Philippines Paramotor Training Field and Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rajah Buayan Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.