Zamboanga International Airport is a large airport serving Zamboanga, Philippines. Its IATA code is ZAM and its ICAO code is RPMZ. The airport lies at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 8,560 ft (2,609 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Manila time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ZAM
- ICAO code
- RPMZ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 33 ft (10 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.9224, 122.0600
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,560 ft · 2,609 m | 144 ft · 44 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Zamboanga International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JOL Jolo Airport | Jolo, Philippines | 151 km · 94 mi |
| PAG Pagadian Airport | Pagadian, Philippines | 184 km · 114 mi |
| DPL Dipolog Airport | Dipolog, Philippines | 234 km · 145 mi |
| CBO Cotabato (Awang) Airport | Datu Odin Sinsuat, Philippines | 239 km · 149 mi |
| OZC Labo Airport | Ozamiz, Philippines | 241 km · 150 mi |
| DGT Sibulan Airport | Dumaguete City, Philippines | 301 km · 187 mi |
| CGY Laguindingan International Airport | Laguindingan, Philippines | 324 km · 201 mi |
| GES General Santos International Airport | General Santos, Philippines | 349 km · 217 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ZAM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,096 | 1,303 | 1,132 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 3,661 | 2,275 | 1,977 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,727 | 2,316 | 2,012 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,291 | 3,288 | 2,857 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,482 | 3,406 | 2,960 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,339 | 4,560 | 3,963 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,777 | 6,075 | 5,279 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,725 | 6,664 | 5,791 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,044 | 6,862 | 5,963 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,484 | 7,136 | 6,201 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,540 | 7,170 | 6,231 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,209 | 7,586 | 6,592 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,484 | 9,000 | 7,821 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,643 | 9,098 | 7,906 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,711 | 9,141 | 7,943 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 17,808 | 11,065 | 9,615 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.700 |
| FSS | RDO | 124.000 |
| TWR | TWR | 123.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Zamboanga International Airport?
The IATA code of Zamboanga International Airport is ZAM and its ICAO code is RPMZ.
Where is Zamboanga International Airport located?
Zamboanga International Airport is in Zamboanga, Zamboanga City, Philippines, at 6.9224, 122.0600.
What time zone is Zamboanga International Airport in?
Zamboanga International 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 Zamboanga International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 8,560 ft (2,609 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Zamboanga International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Jolo Airport (JOL), about 151 km (94 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.