Gateway to the Bicol Region and Mayon Volcano country.
Location
Legazpi, Philippines
Bicol International Airport, officially known as Legazpi City International Airport and designated with IATA code DRP and ICAO code RPLK, serves the city of Legazpi in Albay province, Philippines. It is the primary commercial airport for the Bicol Region in southeastern Luzon, providing essential air links to Manila and other Philippine cities.
The airport is situated near the iconic Mayon Volcano, one of the Philippines' most active and perfectly cone-shaped stratovolcanoes, making it a notable gateway for tourists and travelers to the region. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) oversees its operations.
In recent years, infrastructure improvements have been undertaken to modernize the airport and accommodate growing passenger traffic, though it remains a relatively small regional facility compared to major Philippine international airports.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and limited international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Legazpi city center is available via taxis, jeepneys, and tricycles from the airport terminal.
Airlines here
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific are the primary carriers operating scheduled services to and from Bicol International Airport, mainly connecting Legazpi to Manila.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is located in close proximity to Mayon Volcano, one of the world's most perfectly formed volcanic cones.
- ›It serves as the main aviation hub for the Bicol Region in southeastern Luzon.
- ›The airport carries the IATA code DRP and ICAO code RPLK.
- ›Volcanic activity from nearby Mayon Volcano has occasionally affected flight operations.
- ›The airport supports both domestic routes and has capacity for limited international services.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.