- El Nido Airport, officially known as El Nido Lio Airport, is a small domestic airport located in Palawan, Philippines. It serves the town of El Nido and the surrounding areas. The airport was inaugurated in 2017 and is operated by AirSWIFT, a regional airline company. The airport has a single runway and a small terminal building. It offers flights to and from Manila, Cebu, and other nearby destinations. El Nido Airport is the main gateway for tourists visiting the popular tourist destination of El Nido and the nearby islands and beaches.