Fort Magsaysay

Fort Ramon Magsaysay, also known as Fort Magsaysay Military Reservation (FMMR) and Fort Mag, is the largest military reservation in the Philippines, and is a key training area of the Philippine Armed Forces. Fort Magsaysay straddles the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Aurora, encompassing Palayan City, Sta. Rosa, Gen. Tinio, Laur, and Dingalan.

Fort Ramon Magsaysay
Fort Magsaysay Military Reservation (FMMR)
Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Fort Ramon Magsaysay entrance gate
Fort Ramon Magsaysay
Fort Ramon Magsaysay
Fort Ramon Magsaysay
Coordinates15°26′17″N 121°05′28″E
TypeMilitary Base
Site information
Controlled byPhilippine Army
United States Army (under jurisdiction of Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement)
Site history
BuiltDecember 19, 1955
In use1955-present  Philippines
MaterialsConcrete, Steel
Garrison information
Garrison
  • 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Philippine Army
  • Army Aviation (Hiraya) Regiment
  • Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM)
  • Light Reaction Regiment, Philippine Army
  • Special Forces Regiment (Philippines), Philippine Army
Fort Magsaysay Airfield
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OperatorPhilippine Army
LocationFort Ramon Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Elevation AMSL75.85 m / 248.85 ft
Coordinates15°26′02″N 121°05′14″E
Map
RPLV
RPLV
RPLV
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
23L/05R 1,600 5,249 Asphalt
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