2026-06-09: A magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused flight disruptions on Tuesday (9 June) following the closure of General Santos City Airport (GES) in Soccsksargen. Reportedly, several flights to and from General Santos City were cancelled due to significant structural damage at the airport, while government and humanitarian flights continued to support emergency response operations.
Further air traffic disruptions are possible. Passengers are advised to contact their airline or tour operator about the current flight status in advance to their journey to the airport.
