About Bagabag Airport in Nueva Vizcaya

Bagabag Airport, code BGN, is the only airport in the province of Nueva Vizcaya in northern Luzon. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines classes it as a community airport. It has no regular scheduled passenger flights, and in recent decades it has mostly seen charter and general aviation use.

Where Bagabag Airport Is Located

The airport lies in Villa Coloma, in the municipality of Bagabag. It is the closest airfield to the Banaue Rice Terraces in neighbouring Ifugao, which is why it attracts interest from tour operators.

Runway and Facilities at Bagabag

Bagabag has a single concrete runway of about 1,200 metres and very limited passenger facilities. Only small aircraft can use it.

Flights at Bagabag Airport

Philippine Airlines flew here in the 1970s before ending service. There are no regular airline schedules, so travellers usually fly into a larger airport and continue by road.

Reaching Nueva Vizcaya Without Flying to Bagabag

• By bus: Long-distance buses from Manila travel through Nueva Vizcaya towards Banaue and the Cordillera.
• By car: The main highway through the Cagayan Valley passes near Bagabag.
• Via another airport: Many visitors fly to a larger airport in Luzon and continue by road.

History of Bagabag Airport

The airfield was built during the Second World War for American military use. After Japan's surrender in 1945, General Tomoyuki Yamashita was flown out through Bagabag. It was later turned over to civilian use.

Travel Tips for the Bagabag Area

Roads into the mountains are winding and slow, so allow plenty of time if you are heading to Banaue. If you see a charter offered from Bagabag, confirm the operator and schedule directly before planning around it.

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