Godofredo P. Ramos Airport - Caticlan, Philippines
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silverquill
N 11° 55.504 E 121° 57.144
51P E 385921 N 1318483
This airport in Caticlan, on the island of Panay, is one of two gateways to the premier beach getaway of Boracay, a short boat ride away. Named for the "father of Aklan" congressman Godofredo Ramos whose legislation formed the province of Aklan.
Waymark Code: WMB3PH
Location: Philippines
Date Posted: 03/31/2011
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The Airport
At the time of our visit for this waymark, February 2011, the airport terminal was undergoing major construction, as shown in the photos, and was actually closed. All passengers and luggage were unloaded on the tarmac and exited through a small gate. The ultimate goal seems to be for an international airport and facilities, similar to its sister airport in Kalibo. For now it retains its atmosphere of a small rural island airport, with its collection of street vendors and tricycles.
This is also the nearest airport to the boats taking tourists to the small island of Boracay just off shore. Boracay is the premier international tourist destination in the Philippines with its white sand beaches. Projections are for a million annual visitors within the next couple of years. The other airport for Boracay-bound tourists is in Kalibo, a few miles further away, but already upgraded to an international airport with direct flights to Hong Hong and other Asian airports.
Airport details
The Person
Godofredo Ramos was a congressman whose legislative bill in 1955 resulted in the formation of the province of Aklan from the division of Capiz. He was the first elected governor of the new province and is often called "the father of Aklan." This airport in his home town is named in his honor.
Addendum: ... Ramos (November 8, 1911-July 17, 1977) was the Congressman of the 3rd District of Capiz from 1950 to 1957 and representative of Aklan in Congress from 1962 to 1965. He was elected governor of Aklan from 1959 to 1961 and was named as Justice of the Court of Appeals from 1971 to 1976.Ramos, known as the Father of Aklan, is best remembered for the passage of Republic Act No. 1414 separating Aklan as an independent province from the province of Capiz. The law was signed on April 25, 1956 by then President Ramon Magsaysay.
Commemorative car plate of Godofredo P. Ramos
Museo it Akean