Basco or formally known as the Municipality of Basco is a municipality in the province of Batanes. The province of Batanes is located in the Cagayan Valley of the Philippines. Basco is serving as the provincial capital. According to the census conducted in Basco in 2015, Basco has a population of 8,579 people. Basco is located in Batan Island. Batan Island is the second largest island among the Batanes Islands. Batan Island is also the northernmost islands of the Philippines. The Basco town has a domestic airport called Basco Airport. It serves Manila and Baguio. The name of this Basco town comes from the Capitan General Jose Basco, a Governor General who led the pacification and conquest of the islands. One of the landmarks in Basco is the Basco Lighthouse. The Basco Municipality has a total land area of 49.46 sq Kilometers. Basco also politically divided into 6 barangays or 6 villages which are Chanarian, Ihubok I, Ihubok II, Kayhuvokan, San Antonia and San Joaquin.

Airports in Basco – Batanes

1. Basco Airport

This airport is the airport that serves the Batanes province, Philippines. The Basco Airport is located in the provincial capital of Batanes, Basco. This Basco Airport is one of the two airports available in Batanes Islands. The other airport is Itbayat Airport. A body of the Department of Transportation and Communications, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) classify Basco Airport as a Class 2 principal airport. Class 2 primary airport is a minor domestic airport. The CAAP is responsible for the operations for all airports in the Philippines except for the major international airports. This Basco Airport is a hub for Sky Pasada. Basco Airport also operates international flights, however, this airport not officially classified as an international airport. There are many airlines fly from and to this Basco Airport such as AirSWIFT, Cebu Pacific, Northsky Air, Philippine Air, Platinum Skies, Sky Pasada and SkyJet. As for 2017, this Basco Airport handles 104,089 passengers. Basco Airport also operated 2,702 aircraft movements in 2017.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Basco - Batanes?

The best time to visit Basco is during its dry season from December to May. The weather at those months is very suitable for outdoor activities such as sight-seeing. You can also come to Basco during other months as well as Basco temperature is temperate.

According to the climate classification by Koppen, Basco has a tropical monsoon climate with a slightly cooler temperatures during the winter months compared to other cities in South such as Laoag or Manila. Unlike Laoag and Manila, the hottest months are in April and May while Basco is the hottest during June and July. It is similar to Taiwan.

You can also visit Basco to celebrate the Payuhwan Festival together with the locals. The Payuhwan Festival is held annually from June 21 to June 26. It showcases cultural and historical arts.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Basco - Batanes?

1. Basco Lighthouse – is a lighthouse in the town of Basco, Batanes. The lighthouse is one of the important landmarks in Basco. You do not want to miss the opportunity to visit this lighthouse. It is located in the Naidi Hills in the village of San Antonio. You will be served with a spectacular view together with the green hills and the open sea. You can easily reach this Basco Lighthouse from the Port of Bosco by hiking for 1.2 km.

2. Mount Iraya – this mountain is an active volcano located on Batan Island. This Mount Iraya has the highest point in the Batanes Province, Philippines. Panoramic views attract hikers to come to this mountain.

3. Tukon Church – it is located in Basco, Batanes, Philippines. This church is a quaint stone chapel church. It is very popular among the locals for weddings. It has very beautiful scenery.