Balesin Island Airport is a small airport serving Balesin, Philippines. Its IATA code is BSI and its ICAO code is RPLE. The airport lies at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 5,010 ft (1,527 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Manila time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BSI
- ICAO code
- RPLE
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 25 ft (8 m)
- Coordinates
- 14.4186, 122.0392
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,010 ft · 1,527 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Concrete | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Balesin Island Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport | Manila (Pasay), Philippines | 110 km · 68 mi |
| WNP Naga Airport | Naga, Philippines | 162 km · 101 mi |
| CRK Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | Mabalacat, Philippines | 180 km · 112 mi |
| SFS Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | Olongapo, Philippines | 195 km · 121 mi |
| DRP Bicol International Airport | Legazpi, Philippines | 229 km · 142 mi |
| TBH Tugdan Airport | Tablas Island, Philippines | 234 km · 145 mi |
| VRC Virac Airport | Virac, Philippines | 252 km · 157 mi |
| SJI San Jose Airport | San Jose, Philippines | 253 km · 157 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BSI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,458 | 1,528 | 1,327 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,902 | 1,803 | 1,567 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 2,942 | 1,828 | 1,589 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,876 | 3,030 | 2,633 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,200 | 3,852 | 3,348 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,011 | 4,357 | 3,786 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,227 | 5,733 | 4,982 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,371 | 6,445 | 5,600 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,804 | 6,713 | 5,834 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,834 | 6,732 | 5,850 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,078 | 6,883 | 5,982 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,665 | 7,248 | 6,299 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,679 | 8,500 | 7,386 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,980 | 8,687 | 7,549 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,149 | 8,792 | 7,640 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,446 | 11,462 | 9,960 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Balesin Island Airport?
The IATA code of Balesin Island Airport is BSI and its ICAO code is RPLE.
Where is Balesin Island Airport located?
Balesin Island Airport is in Balesin, Basilan Province, Philippines, at 14.4186, 122.0392.
What time zone is Balesin Island Airport in?
Balesin Island Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Manila. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Balesin Island Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 5,010 ft (1,527 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Balesin Island Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 110 km (68 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.