Tugdan Airport

Tugdan Airport Paluparan it Tugdan Paliparan ng Tugdan
IATA: TBH ICAO: RPVU
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner/Operator	Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Serves	Romblon
Elevation  AMSL	3 m / 10 ft
Coordinates	12°18′39″N122°5′4″E / 12.31083°N 122.08444°E / 12.31083; 122.08444
Map
TBH/RPVU Show map of Luzon TBH/RPVU Show map of Philippines
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 03/21 1,390 4,560 Concrete
Statistics (2022)
Passengers 2,308 Aircraft movements 60 Tonnes of cargo 22,162
Statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. [1]

Tugdan Airport (Romblomanon (Onhan): Paluparan it Tugdan, Filipino : Paliparan ng Tugdan; IATA : TBH, ICAO : RPVU) is an airport located in the province of Romblon in the Philippines. It is the only airport in the province of Romblon. The airport is located in Barangay Tugdan in the municipality of Alcantara, Tablas Island, from which the airport derives its name. The airport is classified as a class 2 principal airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, a body of the Department of Transportation.

History

On February 24, 2018, Then-Governor Eduardo Firmalo went to the damaged airport police building to inspect it. ^[2] On September 24, 2022, AirSWIFT held its inaugural flight to the Tugdan Airport from Manila. ^[3] A flight was cancelled due to rains by Tropical Storm Nalgae. ^[4] On March 26, 2025, Senator Panfilo Lacson and Representative Budoy Madrona pushed for the expansion of the airport runway for bigger planes. ^[5] "The expansion of Tablas Airport’s runway is essential for Romblon’s economic growth and tourism development," Lacson said. ^[6]

Terminal and structures

According to a website, the departing and arriving terminals are air-conditioned. Restrooms are spread throughout the terminal. Upon arrival, staff assist with baggage. Souvenir shops are spread throughout the terminal. Tricycles go to and from the airport. A private car and van can also go. ^[7]

See also

• List of airports in the Philippines

References

1. "AirPassCarAnnual2022-as-of-Feb-2023.pdf" (PDF). Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
2. "Sirang building ng Tablas Airport Police Station, papalitan ng probinsya". Romblon News Network. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
3. Alvarez, Asta (2022-10-13). "AirSWIFT Now Flies to ROMBLON! Here are the Details". The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
4. "LIST: Canceled flights for October 29 amid 'Paeng' rains". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
5. Abadilla, Bench (2025-03-26). "Larger aircraft to land in Romblon Airport soon". politiko.com.ph. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
6. Abadilla, Bench (2025-03-26). "Larger aircraft to land in Romblon Airport soon". bilyonaryo.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
7. admin (2023-05-06). "Romblon Airport | Tugdan Alcantara Romblon" . Retrieved 2025-07-03.