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Catarman National Airport

Catarman, Philippines

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Catarman National Airport

Catarman, Philippines
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Gateway to Northern Samar, serving the Eastern Visayas region.

Location
Catarman, Philippines
Catarman National Airport (IATA: CRM, ICAO: RPVF) is a domestic airport located in Catarman, the capital of Northern Samar province in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It serves as the primary air link for the island of Samar's northern portion, connecting the province to Manila and other key Philippine cities. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and handles a modest volume of passengers, primarily catering to government officials, business travelers, and residents seeking faster inter-island connectivity. Its single runway accommodates turboprop aircraft suitable for regional routes. Catarman and the surrounding Northern Samar area are known for natural attractions and agricultural activity, and the airport plays a vital role in supporting local economic development and disaster relief operations, particularly given the region's vulnerability to typhoons.
Terminals
The airport features a single small passenger terminal building handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Tricycles and jeepneys are the primary ground transportation options connecting the airport to Catarman town center.
Airlines here
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines (via subsidiaries) have operated routes connecting Catarman to Manila.
Notable facts
  • ›Catarman National Airport serves as the main air gateway to Northern Samar province.
  • ›The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
  • ›It primarily handles domestic turboprop aircraft due to its runway specifications.
  • ›The airport supports humanitarian and disaster relief operations during typhoon season.
  • ›Northern Samar is one of the Philippines' less-developed provinces, making air access especially critical.
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Gateway to Northern Samar's rugged coastlines and island wilderness

Catarman National Airport serves as the primary air link for Northern Samar province in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. The airport connects this relatively remote and mountainous province to Manila and other key Philippine cities, supporting both commerce and disaster-relief operations in a typhoon-prone area. Its modest infrastructure reflects the frontier character of Northern Samar, a province known for pristine natural landscapes and rich biodiversity.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single small terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Tricycles available outside the terminal for short trips into Catarman town
  • Jeepneys serving routes between the airport and the town center
  • Habal-habal (motorcycle taxis) for flexible local transport
  • Private car hire and van rentals arranged through local operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Taft Hotel Catarman
  • Sinagtala Hotel
  • NSA Pension House
  • Catarman Tourist Inn
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are very limited, with only a small snack counter typically available. The town of Catarman, a short tricycle ride away, offers local eateries and canteens serving Filipino staples such as sinigang, adobo, and fresh seafood. Visitors are advised to grab a meal in town before heading to the airport, as in-terminal dining is minimal.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well ahead of your flight as check-in procedures can be informal but schedules may shift without much notice.
  • Carry cash as ATMs near the airport are scarce and card payment facilities are limited.
  • Confirm your flight the day before, as operations can be affected by typhoons or weather disturbances common in Eastern Visayas.
  • Tricycles are the easiest and cheapest way to reach town; agree on the fare before boarding.
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Airlines serving this airport

Air Philippines
2P
Philippine Airlines
PR

Routes

CRM → MNL2P · DH4
CRM → MNLPR · DH4
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Catarman National Airport
Encyclopaedia

Catarman National Airport, otherwise known as Catarman Airport, is an airport serving the general area of Catarman, located in the province of Northern Samar in the Philippines. 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 that is responsible for the operations of not only this airport but also of all other airports in the Philippines except the major international airports.

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