Guimaras Airport serves Buenavista, PH.
Guimaras Island currently does not have an operational commercial airport for traveler use. Visitors typically reach the island by first flying into Iloilo International Airport (ILO), located in Iloilo City, and then taking a ferry across to Guimaras. Consequently, there are no recent traveler reviews or experiences specifically for Guimaras Airport (PH-0533) in Buenavista, as it does not serve commercial passenger flights.
The facility identified as Guimaras Airport (PH-0533), also known as McLain Airstrip, was originally envisioned as a future unified international airport. However, this project was "mothballed" after the opening of international airports in nearby Iloilo and Bacolod. Since April 2013, the airstrip has primarily been utilized as a campus for the Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA), in partnership with Guimaras State College and the Provincial Government of Guimaras. While there have been plans for seasonal or limited regular commercial operations to boost tourism, it is not currently functioning as a commercial passenger airport.
Given that Guimaras Airport (PH-0533) is not a commercial airport, direct traveler sentiment, details on terminal facilities, security, customs, or transportation connections and parking for commercial flights are unavailable. Travelers seeking to visit Guimaras should plan their air travel to Iloilo International Airport (ILO) and arrange for subsequent ferry and land transfers to the island.
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Where is Guimaras Airport located?
Guimaras Airport is located in Buenavista, PH, at an elevation of 262 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is PH-0533.