Iloilo International Airport – ILO Iloilo
A public airport operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Iloilo International Airport is also known as Iloilo Airport with airport code ILO, located at the municipality of Cabatuan. It is the main airport that serves the province of Iloilo in the Philippines, as well as the Western Visayas region, making it the fourth busiest airport in the country. It is a hub for Cebu Pacific, and is considered to be one of the largest airports in the country. Its 2 other proposed names were Panay International Airport and Graciano Lopez-Jaena International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Iloilo International Airport (ILO) started to operate in June 14, 2007, which replaced Mandurriao Airport as the main airport serving Iloilo City for over 70 years. It has one runway measuring 8,202 feet made from asphalt concrete that has a longer runway compared to its Mandurriao Airport, which can withstand movements from wide-bodied aircrafts. It also has an above mean sea level elevation of 27 feet. It has recorded 2,215,074 passengers in 2018, with 22,691 aircraft movements. Aside from the passenger and cargo terminals and control tower, it also has a fire station, administrative, mechanical and maintenance building. Serves as the primary gateway to Panay Region, ILO-Iloilo International Airport is flocked by many tourists to visit Cabatuan for the Tinuom Festival to know more about its history and culture. Another nearby city that is commonly listed on their itinerary is Oton, for Katagman Beach Resort.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Few of the nearest hotel accommodations that can be found upon arrival to Iloilo International Airport (ILO) are the Kahiwayan Inn which is 2 miles away, Iloilo Gateway Hotel which is around 3.5 miles away and the posh Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo, which is more than 7 miles away from the airport.
Another airport serving nearby is Bacolod – Silay Airport (BCD).
On this page it is easy to search for Iloilo, Philippines airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Iloilo, Philippines (ILO-Iloilo Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the ILO airport. Most of these ILO hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Iloilo, Philippines motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the ILO airport are Jaro Cathedral, Iloilo Museum, and Jaro Cathedral.
