Zamboanga International Airport – ZAM Zamboanga
Zamboanga International Airport is situated in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The airport is managed by Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. It is the third most active airport and the foremost airport serving Zamboanga City in the Philippines. The airport was built in 1945 and afterwards upgrades were undertaken by the US Army airport construction unit. The new Zamboanga International Airport was established in 1974. The intended plan of moving the present airport to another location has pushed through which is now up and running as stated.
Best Time to Visit
ZAM-Zamboanga International Airport has a sole runway with 2,610 meters in length by 45 meters in width. The runway is equipped with runway lights that can assist night landings and workable for 24 hour airport operations. The airport has one terminal customized by a Mindanao-an architect with the assistance of Leandro Locsin, a national artist. A 30,000 square meter apron is found inside the terminal and there are plans to build another apron to serve more airplanes. The airport has an up to date control tower, fire station and hangars located on the southwest of the terminal. Popular destinations from the airport include Cebu, Davao, Cotabato, Tawi-Tawi, Jolo and Manila.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many hotels located near Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) just like Ever O Business Hotel, which is 3km from the airport and offers parking, free WIFI and air-conditioned rooms. Garden Orchid Hotel Zamboanga is 5 minutes from the airport and consists of an outdoor pool, restaurant and a convention center. Book a stay at the Marcian Garden Hotel, which is the nearest hotel from the airport with just 600 meters away.
