Jolo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Jolo, Philippines. Its IATA code is JOL and its ICAO code is RPMJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 4,144 ft (1,263 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Manila time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JOL
- ICAO code
- RPMJ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 118 ft (36 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.0537, 121.0110
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,144 ft · 1,263 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Jolo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ZAM Zamboanga International Airport | Zamboanga, Philippines | 151 km · 94 mi |
| TWT Sanga Sanga Airport | Bongao, Philippines | 179 km · 111 mi |
| TMG Tomanggong Airport | Tomanggong, Malaysia | 270 km · 168 mi |
| LDU Lahad Datu Airport | Lahad Datu, Malaysia | 318 km · 198 mi |
| SDK Sandakan Airport | Sandakan, Malaysia | 327 km · 203 mi |
| PAG Pagadian Airport | Pagadian, Philippines | 334 km · 208 mi |
| TWU Tawau Airport | Tawau, Malaysia | 374 km · 232 mi |
| DPL Dipolog Airport | Dipolog, Philippines | 383 km · 238 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JOL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,959 | 1,217 | 1,058 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 3,800 | 2,361 | 2,052 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,809 | 2,367 | 2,057 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,247 | 3,260 | 2,833 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,463 | 3,395 | 2,950 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,274 | 4,520 | 3,928 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,754 | 6,061 | 5,267 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,579 | 6,573 | 5,712 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,052 | 6,867 | 5,967 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,494 | 7,142 | 6,206 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,558 | 7,181 | 6,241 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,359 | 7,680 | 6,674 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,608 | 9,077 | 7,887 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,793 | 9,192 | 7,987 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,852 | 9,229 | 8,020 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 17,664 | 10,976 | 9,538 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | RDO | 122.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Jolo Airport?
The IATA code of Jolo Airport is JOL and its ICAO code is RPMJ.
Where is Jolo Airport located?
Jolo Airport is in Jolo, Sulu Province, Philippines, at 6.0537, 121.0110.
What time zone is Jolo Airport in?
Jolo 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 Jolo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 4,144 ft (1,263 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Jolo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), about 151 km (94 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.