The New Bacolod-Silay Airport replaces the old Bacolod airport and is the main airport serving the general area of Bacolod City. The airport is located fifteen kilometers northeast of Bacolod on a 181-hectare site in Brgy. Bagtic, Silay City, Negros Occidental. The airport which is designed with an international standard is built to become the primary gateaway to Negros Island and is envisioned to be one of the 3 international airports to service Western Visayas along with the Kalibo International Airport and the New Iloilo Airport.