Laoag International Airport

RPLI / LAO

Laoag City, PH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RPLI 041500Z 02004KT 9999 FEW018 26/23 Q1010 NOSIG RMK A2983

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 25 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,825 ft AMSL
QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
341 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (25 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,163 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,489 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RPLI 041100Z 0412/0512 07008KT 9999 FEW018 TEMPO 0412/0418 04010KT TEMPO 0418/0424 15009KT BECMG 0401/0403 32010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR 150° 9 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PLI
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
9,120 ft 148 ft CON
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RPLI

3,639 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.4%
MVFR
9.3%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.3%

Laoag International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 39°C with an average of 26.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.1%
NE
21.7%
E
22.9%
SE
3.5%
S
6.1%
SW
3.1%
W
6%
NW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.9°C
Range: 16°C to 39°C
16°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,639 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Laoag International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPLI
IATA Code: LAO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 25 ft MSL

Location

City: Laoag City
Country: PH
Latitude: 18.176121°
Longitude: 120.531034°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 9,120 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Laoag International Airport

Overview

Laoag International Airport serves the northern region of Luzon, Philippines, located in Laoag City at an elevation of 25 feet MSL. The airport is a medium-sized facility with a single concrete runway (01/19) measuring 9,120 feet, capable of handling international and domestic air traffic. Its strategic location makes it an important aviation hub for the Ilocos Norte province.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Laoag are predominantly VFR, with 87.5% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) average 7.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 40 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 16°C to 36°C, with an average of 27.2°C, providing generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation of 25 feet MSL and coastal location suggest minimal terrain challenges for approaching aircraft. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of visibility below 3 miles or fog. December, January, and October present the most favorable VFR conditions for pilots operating in this region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 3.1 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, particularly during the peak VFR months. The long 9,120-foot concrete runway provides ample landing and takeoff distance for most aircraft types.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.