What to Know about Labo Airport

Labo Airport, often called Ozamiz Airport, serves Ozamiz City in Misamis Occidental on the northern coast of Mindanao. It takes its name from Barangay Labo, where it is located, and it is run by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. The site was used as an airfield during the Second World War, when it was known as Misamis Airfield.

Labo Airport's Location in Ozamiz

Because the airport is within Ozamiz City itself, it is a convenient entry point for the city and for travellers heading on to neighbouring parts of Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Sur and Lanao del Norte.

Terminal and Runway at Labo Airport

The airport has one passenger terminal, which has been the focus of a modernisation project. A single asphalt runway of around 1,750 metres handles the Airbus narrow-body jets and ATR turboprops used on its routes.

Airlines and Routes from Ozamiz

Scheduled services link Ozamiz with two of the country's main hubs. Cebu Pacific and PAL Express fly to Manila, and Cebgo operates the route to Cebu. Timetables can change, so check the latest schedule before you travel.

Getting from Labo Airport into Ozamiz

The trip from the terminal to the city is short. Local transport and hotel pickups are the usual choices, and arranging a ride in advance helps if you are continuing to another town.

Things to Do in Ozamiz

Ozamiz is known for the Cotta, a Spanish-era stone fort on the waterfront built to guard Panguil Bay. The city's churches and seaside areas make for an easy half-day walk before or after a flight.

Travel Tips for Labo Airport

Flights to Manila and Cebu can fill up around holidays and local festivals, so book ahead. Arrive early enough for check-in and security, and keep a valid ID with you for domestic screening.

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