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Cauayan Airport

Cauayan City, Philippines
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Gateway to Isabela Province in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.

Location
Cauayan City, Philippines
Cauayan Airport (IATA: CYZ, ICAO: RPUY) is a domestic airport serving Cauayan City in Isabela Province, Region II (Cagayan Valley), Philippines. It provides air connectivity for the agricultural and commercial heartland of Isabela, one of the largest provinces in the country. The airport is operated under the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and handles scheduled domestic flights primarily to and from Manila. It serves as an important transport link for residents and businesses in the Cagayan Valley region who require faster travel alternatives to lengthy overland routes.
Terminals
The airport has a single domestic terminal handling all passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from the airport includes taxis, tricycles, and jeepneys connecting passengers to Cauayan City and surrounding Isabela municipalities.
Airlines here
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have operated scheduled domestic services connecting Cauayan City to Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Cauayan Airport is classified as a Class 1 domestic airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.
  • ›It serves Isabela Province, one of the largest rice-producing regions in the Philippines.
  • ›The airport's primary route is the Cauayan–Manila corridor.
  • ›Cauayan City is a first-class component city and a major commercial hub in Cagayan Valley.
  • ›The airport provides a critical alternative to long overland travel through Luzon's mountainous terrain.
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Route map (1 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Cebu Pacific
5J

Routes

CYZ → MNL5J · 319

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3191 routes
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Isabela's rich culture, history, and natural beauty.

Cauayan City is a thriving urban center in the province of Isabela, located in the Cagayan Valley region of Luzon, Philippines. Known as one of the fastest-growing cities outside Metro Manila, it serves as a key commercial and transportation hub for the surrounding agricultural lowlands.

The city is surrounded by lush rice fields and is famous for its production of rice, corn, and tobacco. Its strategic location along the Maharlika Highway makes it a convenient stopover for travelers exploring the northeastern Philippines.

Despite its rapid development, Cauayan retains a strong sense of local identity through colorful fiestas, traditional Ibanag and Gaddang cultural influences, and a welcoming community spirit that makes visitors feel at home.

  • •Cauayan City Plaza — historic town center ideal for leisurely strolls and people-watching.
  • •St. Ferdinand Cathedral — a striking heritage church dedicated to the city's patron saint.
  • •Isabela Sports Complex — large venue hosting regional sports events and community gatherings.
  • •Palanan Wilderness Area (day trip) — biodiverse rainforest preserve offering wildlife and hiking.
  • •Magat River — scenic waterway popular for fishing, picnics, and riverside relaxation.
  • •Cauayan City Public Market — lively local market showcasing regional produce, crafts, and street food.

Getting around: Cauayan City is navigated primarily by tricycles and jeepneys, which are affordable and widely available throughout the city and surrounding barangays. Buses and vans for hire connect Cauayan to Manila, Tuguegarao, Santiago, and other major Cagayan Valley destinations. Taxis are available near the bus terminal and commercial areas, while ride-hailing apps have limited but growing coverage in the city center.

Best time: Visit between November and April during the dry season when roads are clear, skies are sunny, and the Cauayan City Fiesta in May is within easy planning range.

Local food: Be sure to try pinakbet, dinuguan, and the region's famous Ibanag-style pancit batil patong, along with fresh grilled river fish and locally grown organic rice dishes found at carinderias throughout the city.

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Cauayan Airport
Encyclopaedia

Cauayan Airport is an airport serving the general area of Cauayan, a city in Isabela province in the Philippines. It is one of three commercial airports in Isabela, the others being Palanan Airport in the town of Palanan and Maconacon Airport in the town of Maconacon. It is classified as a secondary airport, or a minor commercial domestic airport, by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, a body of the Department of Transportation responsible for the operations of not only this airport but also of all other airports in the Philippines except the major international airports.

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