General Santos International Airport

RPMR / GES

General Santos, PH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 15 hours ago
09:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
11 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RPMR 040900Z 16011KT 9999 FEW018 BKN250 29/24 Q1007 RMK A2974

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 505 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,305 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,505 ft AMSL
QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
324 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (505 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,673 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 22,474 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RPMR 041700Z 0418/0518 34006KT 9999 FEW018 BKN080 BECMG 0500/0502 07008KT TEMPO 0504/0510 16012KT -SHRA FEW017CB BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 70° 8 kt
04:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR 160° 12 kt
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PMR
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
10,587 ft 148 ft CON 173°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RPMR

1,588 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
99.5%
MVFR
0.5%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

General Santos International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 99.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 29.8°C (range: 23°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.7%
NE
12.4%
E
14.7%
SE
21.6%
S
29.2%
SW
1.9%
W
1.7%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.8°C
Range: 23°C to 35°C
23°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,588 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Santos International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPMR
IATA Code: GES
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 505 ft MSL

Location

City: General Santos
Country: PH
Latitude: 6.058000°
Longitude: 125.096001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 10,587 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Santos International Airport

Overview

General Santos International Airport (RPMR) is a medium-sized airport located in General Santos, Philippines, positioned at 6.058000, 125.096001 with an elevation of 505 feet MSL. The airport serves the General Santos metropolitan area, providing critical aviation infrastructure for commercial and potentially regional operations in southern Philippines.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at RPMR are consistently excellent for visual flight operations, with 99.9% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 6.1 knots, with occasional peaks up to 21 knots and calm periods at 4.5%. Temperature ranges between 24°C and 35°C, with an average of 29.8°C, supporting stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (17/35) extending 10,587 feet, capable of handling significant aircraft traffic. Its geographical position suggests proximity to coastal terrain, which may introduce localized wind variations. The runway demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 2.6 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 offers consistent wind alignment, making approaches predictably stable. January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flying, characterized by optimal meteorological conditions. Pilots can expect consistently high visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with essentially zero instances of reduced visibility or fog.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.