RPVJ - Masbate Airport¶
General¶
Masbate Airport (RPVJ) is a Principal Class 2 airport in Masbate City, Masbate. It has a single runway (04/22) and serves domestic flights and general aviation.
The airport reference point (ARP) is 122210N 1233747E, aerodrome elevation 50 FT.
Airspace
- Masbate 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 Masbate Radio (RPVJ_R_TWR) on 122.000, an FSS.
- There is no control zone, terminal area, or radar approach service. When Masbate Radio is offline, operate on UNICOM (122.800).
- Transition altitude: not published.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPVJ_R_TWR | Masbate Radio | 122.000 | FSS, advisory within the AAZ |
| Unicom | — | 122.800 | When Masbate Radio is offline |
Runways¶
Masbate has 1 runway (04/22), 1280 x 30 M, concrete and asphalt, PCN 103/F/B/Y/U.
Below is a table of the declared distances.
Declared Distances (metres).
| Runway | TORA (m) | TODA (m) | ASDA (m) | LDA (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 1280 | 1340 | 1340 | NU |
| 22 | NU | NU | NU | 1280 |
NU = not usable for that operation.
Operations¶
Warning
Single-direction operations. The declared distances allow take-off on runway 04 only and landing on runway 22 only (the opposite directions are not usable). Plan to depart on 04 and arrive on 22.
Flight Service Station
Masbate 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.
Masbate operates VFR. On first contact with Masbate 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 — Masbate Radio on 122.000 (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".