Catarman National Airport–CRM-Catarman

Catarman National Airport, operating under the airport code CRM, is also referred to as Catarman Airport. This public airport is categorized by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines as a class 2 principal airport. The Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for this airport’s operations as well as other airports excluding major airports. CRM is a minor domestic airport located in Catarman, Northern Samar in the Philippines situated in Barangay Dalakit. The sole airline operating in the airport is Philippine Airlines operated by PAL Express. This airline has scheduled passenger flights to Clark.

Best Time to Visit

CRM-Catarman National Airport was given a budget of 15-million pesos by the national government with the priority of renovating the terminal building. CRM primarily serves the municipalities of Calbayog and Catarman, which acts as the capital of Northern Samar. Catarman has a population of 94,037 residents as of 2015 and is the biggest municipality in Northern Samar. Calbayog, on the other hand, has a total population of 40,778 as of 2014.

What to Do & Area Attractions

There are a number of budget hotels near the airport. SaSa Pension House is just 0.4 miles from CRM Airport and is a top choice for budget travelers. The Baypark Hotel is a little further from the airport but is a top choice among visitors. The Ciriaco Hotel and Resort is around 30 miles away from the airport.

Aside from CRM, visitors who want to travel to the province of Northern Samar have the option to use Calbayog Airport (CYP), which is only one hour and 25 minutes away from CRM. With its proximity, CYP is easily accessible from both Calbayog and Catarman.