Basco Airport — Basco, Philippines
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Distance & flight time from BSO
Basco Airport
Basco Airport serves Basco, the capital of Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines, situated in the sea between Luzon and Taiwan. The airport code BSO corresponds to an elevation of 291 feet, while one runway covers the limited flights connecting this remote island group to the wider archipelago. Weather plays a large role in operations at BSO, since Batanes sits directly in the path of Pacific typhoons, and flights are frequently rescheduled around storms. The airport remains the primary way for most visitors to reach Batanes, as sea travel from the mainland takes considerably longer and depends heavily on calm conditions.
Runways at Basco Airport (BSO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4101 ft (1250 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Basco Airport (BSO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | RDO | 122 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 123.5 MHz |
Airports near Basco Airport (BSO)
- Lanyu Airport (KYD) — 181.2 km (112.6 mi)
- Hengchun Airport (HCN) — 219.2 km (136.2 mi)
- Cagayan North International Airport (LLC) — 253.5 km (157.5 mi)
- Taitung Airport (TTT) — 271.8 km (168.9 mi)
- Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) — 290.3 km (180.4 mi)
- Laoag International Airport (LAO) — 295.3 km (183.5 mi)
- Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) — 313.3 km (194.7 mi)
- Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (TNN) — 332.9 km (206.9 mi)
Tourists planning a Batanes trip search BSO obsessively for weather delays, since Basco Airport flights are routinely disrupted by Pacific storms in this exposed location. Photographers chasing the islands' famous hills also track the code before locking in travel dates.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Basco Airport?
The IATA code for Basco Airport is BSO.
What is the ICAO code for Basco Airport?
The ICAO code for Basco Airport is RPUO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.