Zamboanga International Airport

RPMZ / ZAM

Zamboanga, PH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
30,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RPMZ 041000Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW017 BKN300 29/23 Q1007 RMK A2974

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 30,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,733 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,033 ft AMSL
QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
340 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,201 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,889 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RPMZ 040500Z 0406/0506 25007KT 9999 FEW017 SCT090 TEMPO 0406/0412 FEW016CB BKN090 TEMPO 0415/0421 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z TEMPO
+5h
VFR VRB 2 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PMZ
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 8,560 ft 144 ft ASP 93° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RPMZ

3,188 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98%
MVFR
1.7%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Zamboanga International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.5 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.8°C (range: 20°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 6.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
10.2%
E
17.2%
SE
4.3%
S
6.2%
SW
9.3%
W
38.6%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.8°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 January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,188 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zamboanga International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPMZ
IATA Code: ZAM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Zamboanga
Country: PH
Latitude: 6.922420°
Longitude: 122.059998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,560 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Zamboanga International Airport

Overview

Zamboanga International Airport serves the city of Zamboanga in the southern Philippines, providing critical air connectivity for the region. Located at 6.922420, 122.059998 with an elevation of 33 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport handles diverse aviation operations with a single runway 09/27 measuring 8,560 feet in asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Zamboanga are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 97.8% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Winds predominantly originate from the west at 270° with an average speed of 5.5 knots, rarely exceeding 20 knots. Temperature remains consistent, averaging 27.8°C with a range between 22°C and 34°C, offering stable thermal conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in southern Philippines presents a tropical maritime environment with generally stable meteorological characteristics. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with no recorded instances of fog or severely restricted visibility. The terrain surrounding the airport appears to be relatively flat, consistent with the low elevation of 33 ft MSL.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2 knots. January, September, and December represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions throughout the year.

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.