RPLB - Subic Bay Principal Airport¶
General¶
Subic Bay Principal Airport has 1 Runway and 1 passenger terminal.
- Main Terminal - Domestic, International and Cargo Flights
The airport caters passenger and cargo flights, as well as general and military aviation.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPLB_DEL | Subic Clearance Delivery | 121.300 | |
| RPLB_GND | Ground Control | 121.800 | |
| RPLB_TWR | Subic Tower | 118.200 | |
| RPLC_APP | Clark Approach | 119.200 | CTR SFC - 1500 FT / TMA 1500 FT - FL150 |
| RPLB_ATIS | Subic ATIS | 134.400 |
Runways¶
Subic Bay currently has 1 runway. Below is a table of the Take-Off Run Available.
Take-off Run Available.
| Runway | TORA ft (m) |
|---|---|
| 07 | 9,006 (2745) |
| 25 | 9,006 (2745) |
Clearance¶
On first contact with the controller that will issue your clearance, it is recommended for you to give the following information:
- Your bay number
- Your aircraft type
Warning
Radio Checks on first contact are discouraged when building communication with the controller. It's best to greet or ask the controller, should you need any help before clearance issuance.
Be straightforward and concise as possible when communicating within a controlled frequency.
Once you have requested for clearance, the controller will either tell you to standby, or give your clearance on the spot. Clearances include your routing, flight level restrictions, departure instructions and your squawk.
You must read back the clearance in full. Listen carefully to all details that the controller gives you, and if you are unsure about your clearance, let the controller know.
Phraseology
RPC123: Subic Clearance Delivery, RPC123, Stand [X], [AIRCRAFT TYPE], request clearance [DEST], FL[XXX].
RPLB_DEL: RPC123, cleared [DEST], [ROUTE], RUNWAY 07 EISMA1H, EXOLO TRANSITION, Climb 7000, Squawk [XXXX]
Did you know?
Subic is the only aerodrome in the Philippines to have transitions on its STAR.
Pushback¶
Normally, a controller in Subic Bay will instruct you to push back to the nearest start-up point.
For RWY 07 departures, expect to face West
For RWY 25 departures, expect to face East
Warning
- Do not preplan your pushback!
- Connect the tug first!
Phraseology
RPC123: Subic Ground, RPC123, Stand [X], request push and start, runway 07.
RPLB_GND: RPC123, push and start approved, face West
Taxi¶
Warning
The Southeast Apron and Passenger Terminal are not visible from the Control Tower. All aircraft movements onto and off stands shall be supervised by a ground marshall.
Phraseology
RPC123: Subic Ground, RPC123, Stand [X], request taxi runway 07
RPLB_GND: RPC123, taxi via [TWY], hold short runway 07
RPC123: Taxi via [TWY], hold short runway 07, RPC123
Departure¶
The departure procedure is decided by an online Approach (APP) or En-route Controller (CTR). When both are offline, Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) are given by the aerodrome controllers (TWR). When either APP or CTR is online, they decide if departures will be following a SID.
When APP or CTR is online, after becoming airborne report your passing altitude to APP or CTR.
Warning
All turbo-jet/turbo-fan aircraft departing RWY 25 must attain 1000 FT and pass the runway end before commencing any turn. Avoid overflying Olongapo City.
Phraseology
RPC123: Clark Approach, RPC123, passing 2000, climbing FL[XXX], [SID]
RPLC_APP: RPC123, identified, continue climb FL[XXX]
Arrival¶
When arriving into Subic, on initial contact with Clark Approach (RPLC_APP), report your current level.
Available approaches include RNP Y RWY 07 and RNP Z RWY 07.
Phraseology
RPC122: Clark Approach, RPC122, FL[XXX], inbound [FIX]
APP will then issue your arrival clearance including the type of approach to expect to the active runway. APP will issue descent clearances via a STAR, or assign radar vectors.
Phraseology
RPLC_APP: RPC122, cleared Subic Bay [STAR], expect RNP [Y/Z] RWY 07
RPC122: Cleared Subic Bay [STAR], expect RNP [Y/Z] RWY 07, RPC122
RPLC_APP: RPC122, descend via STAR [ALT], QNH [XXXX]
RPC122: Descend via STAR [ALT], QNH [XXXX], RPC122
Parking Bays¶
Southeast Apron¶
| Bay | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|
| 1 | B737-8 and lower category aircraft |
| 2 | A330 and lower category aircraft |
| 3 | A321 and lower category aircraft |
| 4L | A320 and lower category aircraft |
| 4R | B737-8 and lower category aircraft |
| 5 | B777 and lower category aircraft |
| 6L | A319 and lower category aircraft |
| 6R | A319 and lower category aircraft |
| 7 | A319 and lower category aircraft |
Southwest Apron A¶
| Bay | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|
| 1–6, 8–14, 16–18 | A320-200 and lower category aircraft |
| 7, 15 | A330 / B777 and lower category aircraft |
Southwest Apron B¶
| Bay | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|
| A, B, C, D | C208 and lower category aircraft |
Midway Apron¶
| Bay | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|
| 1, 2 | B747 and lower category aircraft |