🇵🇭 Evelio Javier Airport

Evelio B. Javier Airport (IATA: EUQ, ICAO: RPVS), also known as San Jose Airport and officially as Antique Airport, is the sole airport serving San Jose de Buenavista and the province of Antique in the Philippines.

Type of facility and operations: It is classified as a Class 2 principal (minor domestic) airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). The airport primarily handles domestic flights, with Cebu Pacific typically providing the only regular domestic link to Manila (NAIA). The airport has a single terminal and a composite runway, 18/36, which is 1,800 meters (3,937 feet) long,.

Notable features or history: The airport is named after Evelio Javier, a former governor of Antique and a critic of Ferdinand Marcos, who was assassinated in 1986,. The runway has undergone several extensions, from 1,200 meters when first built, to 1,700 meters in 2023, and currently 1,800 meters. Renovations have been supported by Senator Loren Legarda and President Bongbong Marcos, with plans for a new terminal, control tower, and fire house.

Current Status: The airport is operational, serving as the primary aviation gateway for Antique province, supporting eco-tourism and regional commerce. Passengers are advised to arrive at least 2 hours before scheduled departure for manual check-in, and only ticketed passengers with valid identification are permitted into the terminal building.

*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, minimumconnectiontime.com, pilotnav.com, airports-worldwide.com*