RPUV - Virac Airport¶
General¶
Virac Airport (RPUV) is a Principal Class 2 airport in Virac, Catanduanes. It has a single runway (06/24) and serves domestic flights and general aviation.
The airport reference point (ARP) is 133437N 1241218E, aerodrome elevation 154 FT.
The runway slopes up towards the threshold of runway 06.
Airspace
- Virac Aerodrome Advisory Zone (AAZ) — circle 5 NM radius centered on the ARP, surface up to but excluding 2000 FT (Class G). Flight information and advisory service is provided by Virac Radio (RPUV_R_TWR) on 128.500, an FSS.
- There is no control zone, terminal area, or radar approach service. When Virac Radio is offline, operate on UNICOM (122.800).
- Transition altitude: not published.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPUV_R_TWR | Virac Radio | 128.500 | FSS, advisory within the AAZ |
| Unicom | — | 122.800 | When Virac Radio is offline |
Runways¶
Virac has 1 runway (06/24), 1755 x 45 M, concrete and asphalt, PCN 470/R/B/W/U.
Below is a table of the declared distances.
Declared Distances (metres).
| Runway | TORA (m) | TODA (m) | ASDA (m) | LDA (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 1755 | 1815 | 1815 | 1755 |
| 24 | 1755 | 1835 | 1835 | 1755 |
Operations¶
Flight Service Station
Virac Radio is a Flight Service Station (FSS). It provides traffic and flight information advisories only and cannot issue ATC clearances. Pilots remain responsible for their own separation and self-announce their intentions.
Virac operates VFR. On first contact with Virac Radio (or on UNICOM when it is offline), give your position, aircraft type and intentions, and listen out for other traffic.
Who to monitor
Monitor the advisory frequency — Virac Radio on 128.500 (or UNICOM 122.800 when it is offline). When no local controller is online, you are also advised to monitor Bicol Approach (RPLK_APP) or Manila Control (CTR) when one is online for traffic information.
Warning
With a single runway and no radar service, maintain a good lookout and self-announce on each leg of the circuit. Never enter or backtrack the runway until it is confirmed clear. Read back any hold short instruction with "HOLDING SHORT".