Loakan Airport

RPUB / BAG

Baguio, PH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: RPLC
Weather Source: Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (RPLC)
Distance: 71nm / 132km from RPUB

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
12 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RPLC 040900Z 12012KT 9999 BKN020 33/22 Q1008 NOSIG RMK A2977

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,251 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,251 ft AMSL
QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
199 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,251 ft)
Pressure Alt
24,419 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 27,599 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +26.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RPLC 040500Z 0406/0512 09008KT 9999 SCT020 TX34/0406Z TN24/0421Z TEMPO 0406/0412 16012KT SCT020 BKN100 TEMPO 0412/0418 16008KT BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR 160° 8 kt
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PUB
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,912 ft 115 ft CON 88°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Loakan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPUB
IATA Code: BAG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,251 ft MSL

Location

City: Baguio
Country: PH
Latitude: 16.375034°
Longitude: 120.619949°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,912 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Loakan Airport

Overview

Loakan Airport serves Baguio City in the Philippines, positioned at a significant elevation of 4251 feet above mean sea level. As a medium airport, it provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the mountainous region of northern Luzon, supporting regional and local aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The high-altitude location at 4251 feet MSL introduces unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. Mountainous terrain surrounding the airport can generate complex wind patterns and potential turbulence, particularly during seasonal weather transitions.

Notable Features

Loakan Airport features a single concrete runway (09/27) with a substantial length of 5912 feet, capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic positioning at coordinates 16.375034, 120.619949 places the airport in a challenging terrain environment typical of the Philippine Cordillera mountain range.

Approach Considerations

The runway's orientation of 09/27 suggests potential wind variations that pilots should anticipate during approach and landing. Given the airport's elevated location and surrounding mountainous landscape, precise navigation and thorough preflight weather assessment are critical for safe operations at Loakan Airport.

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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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.