RPVF - Catarman Airport¶
General¶
Catarman Airport (RPVF) is a Principal Class 2 airport in Catarman, Northern Samar. It has a single runway (04/22) and serves domestic flights and general aviation.
The airport reference point (ARP) is 123008N 1243809E, aerodrome elevation 18 FT.
Airspace
- Catarman 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 Catarman Radio (RPVF_R_TWR) on 122.700, an FSS.
- There is no control zone, terminal area, or radar approach service. When Catarman Radio is offline, operate on UNICOM (122.800).
- Transition altitude: not published.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPVF_R_TWR | Catarman Radio | 122.700 | FSS, advisory within the AAZ |
| Unicom | — | 122.800 | When Catarman Radio is offline |
Runways¶
Catarman has 1 runway (04/22), 1573 x 30 M, concrete and asphalt, PCN 200/R/B/X/U.
Below is a table of the declared distances.
Declared Distances (metres).
| Runway | TORA (m) | TODA (m) | ASDA (m) | LDA (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 1573 | 1723 | 1573 | 1573 |
| 22 | 1573 | 1723 | 1573 | 1573 |
Operations¶
Flight Service Station
Catarman 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.
Catarman operates VFR. On first contact with Catarman 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 — Catarman Radio on 122.700 (or UNICOM 122.800 when it is offline). When no local controller is online, you are also advised to monitor 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".