Basco Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Basco, Philippines. Its IATA code is BSO and its ICAO code is RPUO. The airport lies at an elevation of 291 ft (89 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 4,101 ft (1,250 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Manila time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BSO
- ICAO code
- RPUO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 291 ft (89 m)
- Coordinates
- 20.4513, 121.9800
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,101 ft · 1,250 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Basco Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KYD Lanyu Airport | Orchid Island, Taiwan | 181 km · 112 mi |
| TTT Taitung Airport | Taitung City, Taiwan | 272 km · 169 mi |
| KHH Kaohsiung International Airport | Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Taiwan | 290 km · 180 mi |
| LAO Laoag International Airport | Laoag City, Philippines | 295 km · 183 mi |
| TUG Tuguegarao Airport | Tuguegarao City, Philippines | 313 km · 194 mi |
| TNN Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | Tainan (Rende), Taiwan | 333 km · 207 mi |
| CYI Chiayi Airport | Shuishang, Taiwan | 373 km · 232 mi |
| CYZ Cauayan Airport | Cauayan City, Philippines | 392 km · 244 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BSO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 2,242 | 1,393 | 1,210 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 2,416 | 1,501 | 1,304 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,886 | 1,793 | 1,558 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,603 | 2,860 | 2,486 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,778 | 4,212 | 3,660 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,793 | 4,221 | 3,668 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,786 | 5,459 | 4,744 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,826 | 6,106 | 5,306 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,251 | 6,370 | 5,535 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,261 | 6,376 | 5,540 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,219 | 6,971 | 6,058 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,347 | 7,051 | 6,127 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,029 | 8,096 | 7,035 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,381 | 8,315 | 7,225 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,718 | 8,524 | 7,407 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,779 | 11,669 | 10,140 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | RDO | 122.000 |
| TWR | TWR | 123.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Basco Airport?
The IATA code of Basco Airport is BSO and its ICAO code is RPUO.
Where is Basco Airport located?
Basco Airport is in Basco, Batanes Province, Philippines, at 20.4513, 121.9800.
What time zone is Basco Airport in?
Basco 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 Basco Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 4,101 ft (1,250 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Basco Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lanyu Airport (KYD), about 181 km (112 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.