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MBT Moises R. Espinosa Airport

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Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) serves Masbate. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMBT
ICAORPVJ
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

Moises R. Espinosa Airport — facts & history

We pulled Moises R. Espinosa Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 51,339 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 75,572 in 2018.

Passengers / year
51,339
as of 2022
Peak traffic
75,572
in 2018
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Passengers per year, 2001–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Moises R. Espinosa Airport to Masbate

Train & bus: Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter.

Tipping: Round up.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Moises R. Espinosa Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Masbate ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Moises R. Espinosa Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Philippine Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Moises R. Espinosa Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Moises R. Espinosa Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Masbate shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Moises R. Espinosa Airport to the centre of Masbate?
Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.
Can I use a ride app from Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter.
What's the cheapest way from Moises R. Espinosa Airport to Masbate?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.
Can I get from Moises R. Espinosa Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Manila. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Moises R. Espinosa Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Moises R. Espinosa Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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