Jolo Airport

RPMJ / JOL

Jolo, PH

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Jolo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPMJ
IATA Code: JOL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 118 ft MSL

Location

City: Jolo
Country: PH
Latitude: 6.053670°
Longitude: 121.011002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,144 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jolo Airport

Overview

Jolo Airport serves the municipality of Jolo on Sulu Island in the Philippines, providing critical regional transportation infrastructure. Located at coordinates 6.053670, 121.011002, this medium-sized airport supports essential transportation needs for the surrounding archipelagic region.

Flying Conditions

Situated at 118 feet mean sea level, Jolo Airport experiences tropical maritime weather conditions typical of the southern Philippines. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and localized weather variations common to island environments.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) measuring 4,144 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its island location suggests potential challenges from terrain and maritime weather patterns that require careful preflight planning and situational awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27's orientation suggests wind patterns may influence approach and departure procedures. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind direction and runway length during flight planning, considering the airport's moderate elevation and surrounding geographic characteristics.

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

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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.