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Gateway to Tablas Island in the Romblon province.
Location
Tablas Island, Philippines
Tugdan Airport (IATA: TBH, ICAO: RPVU) is a domestic airport located in Tugdan, Tablas Island, in the province of Romblon, Philippines. It serves as the primary air access point to Tablas, the largest island in the Romblon archipelago, connecting it to the Philippine capital Manila.
The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and handles a modest volume of passengers primarily traveling for tourism, commerce, and inter-island connectivity. Its single runway accommodates small turboprop aircraft suited to regional domestic routes.
Tablas Island is known for its beaches and natural attractions, and the airport plays a key role in supporting local tourism and reducing reliance on longer ferry journeys from Luzon.
Terminals
The airport features a single small passenger terminal building typical of Philippine domestic regional airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Tablas Island's main towns is primarily via tricycles and jeepneys, the common modes of local transport in the province.
Airlines here
AirSWIFT has operated seasonal or charter services to Tugdan Airport, connecting Tablas Island to Manila and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Tugdan Airport is located on Tablas Island, the largest island in Romblon province.
- ›The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
- ›It serves as the main air gateway to the Romblon archipelago.
- ›The runway is capable of handling small turboprop regional aircraft.
- ›Ferry services from Batangas provide an alternative but much longer route to the island.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
