Bancasi Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Butuan, Philippines. Its IATA code is BXU and its ICAO code is RPME. The airport lies at an elevation of 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 6,877 ft (2,096 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Manila time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BXU
- ICAO code
- RPME
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 141 ft (43 m)
- Coordinates
- 8.9515, 125.4788
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,877 ft · 2,096 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bancasi Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SUG Surigao Airport | Surigao City, Philippines | 89 km · 55 mi |
| CGM Camiguin Airport | Mambajao, Philippines | 91 km · 57 mi |
| IAO Siargao Airport | Del Carmen, Philippines | 117 km · 73 mi |
| CGY Laguindingan International Airport | Laguindingan, Philippines | 119 km · 74 mi |
| OZC Labo Airport | Ozamiz, Philippines | 199 km · 124 mi |
| TAG Bohol-Panglao International Airport | Panglao, Philippines | 200 km · 124 mi |
| DVO Francisco Bangoy International Airport | Davao, Philippines | 204 km · 127 mi |
| CEB Mactan Cebu International Airport | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | 223 km · 139 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BXU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,523 | 1,568 | 1,362 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 3,295 | 2,047 | 1,779 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,571 | 2,219 | 1,928 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,487 | 3,409 | 2,963 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,494 | 3,414 | 2,967 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,590 | 4,716 | 4,098 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,909 | 6,157 | 5,351 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,083 | 6,887 | 5,985 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,162 | 6,936 | 6,027 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,517 | 7,156 | 6,219 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,548 | 7,176 | 6,235 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,775 | 7,316 | 6,358 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,158 | 8,797 | 7,644 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,204 | 8,826 | 7,670 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,323 | 8,900 | 7,734 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,191 | 11,304 | 9,822 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 123.200 |
External links
External links come from the source dataset and are not independently verified by FlyingWorld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bancasi Airport?
The IATA code of Bancasi Airport is BXU and its ICAO code is RPME.
Where is Bancasi Airport located?
Bancasi Airport is in Butuan, Butuan City, Philippines, at 8.9515, 125.4788.
What time zone is Bancasi Airport in?
Bancasi 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 Bancasi Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 6,877 ft (2,096 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bancasi Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Surigao Airport (SUG), about 89 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.