ideal for the terminal building to expand vertically and for the boarding bridges. Philippine Airlines operates a Mabuhay Lounge intended for its business class passengers. Prior to the 2017–2021 facelift, the terminal had an area of and an annual capacity of 800,000 passengers. It was expanded to the current area of and increased its capacity to two million passengers per year. Jet bridges were also added during the said upgrade. Its apron can handle seven aircraft at any time. Access and transportation General Santos International Airport is approximately away from the central business district of General Santos. A concrete Philippine-American Friendship Road and the 30-kilometer General Santos Diversion Road connects the airport to the Pan Philippine Highway leading to the city proper as well as to the nearby provinces. Airlines and destinations Passenger Cargo Statistics Data from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). No data for international passenger and cargo movements were provided by CAAP. See also List of airports in the Philippines References External links Airports in the Philippines Airports established in 1996 Buildings and structures in General Santos Transportation in Mindanao 1996 establishments in the Philippines