Ninoy Aquino International Airport

RPLL / MNL

Manila (Pasay), PH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
5 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RPLL 042000Z 13005KT 090V190 9999 FEW025 BKN100 27/22 Q1010 NOSIG RMK A2983

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 75 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,575 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,075 ft AMSL
QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
340 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (75 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,213 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,671 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +12.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RPLL 041700Z 0418/0524 14008KT 9999 FEW025 TX32/0506Z TN25/0421Z TEMPO 0503/0509 11014KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z TEMPO
+6h
VFR 110° 14 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PLL
06
24
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 12,261 ft 197 ft CON 60°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
7,408 ft 148 ft CON 134°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RPLL

4,096 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.8%
MVFR
6%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Ninoy Aquino International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.7°C (range: 20°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
6.5%
E
29.6%
SE
22.5%
S
4.7%
SW
5.8%
W
11.9%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 20°C to 34°C
20°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,096 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPLL
IATA Code: MNL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 75 ft MSL

Location

City: Manila (Pasay)
Country: PH
Latitude: 14.508600°
Longitude: 121.019997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 12,261 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,408 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Overview

Ninoy Aquino International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Manila, Philippines, located in Pasay City. As a large airport situated at 75 feet above mean sea level, it handles significant commercial and international air traffic for the metropolitan Manila region.

Flying Conditions

Manila's tropical climate presents variable weather conditions for pilots, with pronounced wet and dry seasons affecting visibility and potential convective activity. The airport's low elevation at 75 ft MSL and proximity to coastal regions can result in humidity-related meteorological challenges during approach and landing.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial concrete runways: a primary 12,261-foot runway (06/24) and a secondary 7,408-foot runway (13/31). Its strategic location at coordinates 14.508600, 121.019997 positions the airport within a densely populated urban environment, requiring precise navigation and awareness of surrounding terrain and urban infrastructure.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 06/24 runway offering more operational flexibility for larger aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential congestion and complex air traffic management due to the airport's high-volume operations in a concentrated metropolitan airspace.

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.