RPVM - Mactan - Cebu International Airport¶
General¶
The Mactan - Cebu International Airport has 2 Runways, 2 passenger terminals, 1 general aviation areas, 1 military airbase, and 1 military maintenance hangar.
- Terminal 1 - Domestic Passenger and Cargo Flights
- Terminal 2 - International Passenger and Cargo Flights
The airport caters passenger and cargo flights, as well as general and military aviation.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPVM_ATIS | 126.600 | Every hour | |
| RPVM_DEL | Clearance Delivery | 126.600 | |
| RPVM_GND | Mactan Ground | 121.800 | |
| RPVM_TWR | Mactan Tower | 118.100 | |
| RPVM_APP | Mactan Approach | 124.700 | TMA 1500 ft - FL150 |
| RPVM_S_APP | 121.200 | SUB TMA 1500 ft - FL150 |
Stand Assignments¶
Bay assignments, are strictly implemented virtually, and are based on the latest real-world operations. Virtual and other real-world airlines that are not listed will park at terminal 2.
Runways¶
Mactan currently has 2 runways .
Primary Runway (04R/22L) : 0930Z - 1930Z
Secondary (04L/22R) : 1930Z - 0930Z (+1 day)
Below is a table of the Take-Off Run available
Take-off Run Available.
| Runway | Intersection | TORA ft (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 04R | A4 | 5,561 (1695) |
| A5 | 8,301 (2530) | |
| 22L | A2 | 9,121 (2780) |
| A3 | 7,841 (2390) | |
| 04L | B5 | 5,233 (1595) |
| B6 | 6,939 (2115) | |
| 22R | B3 | 6,955 (2120) |
| B4 | 5,705 (1739) |
Warning
Take-off/landing on Rwy 04L/22R not allowed whenever Rwy 04R/22L is in use.
Code C aircraft not allowed to enter Twy C whenever a Code D and above aircraft is taking-off and landing on Rwy 04L/22R.
Code D and above aircraft not allowed to enter Twy C whenever a Code C and above taking-off or landing on Rwy 04L/22R.
Aircraft Codes
| Code letter | Wingspan | Typical aeroplane |
|---|---|---|
| A | < 15 m | PIPER PA-31/CESSNA 404 Titan |
| B | 15 m but < 24 m | BOMBARDIER Regional Jet CRJ-200/DE HAVILLAND CANADA DHC-6 |
| C | 24 m but < 36 m | BOEING 737-700/AIRBUS A-320/EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 |
| D | 36 m but < 52 m | B767 Series/AIRBUS A-310 |
| E | 52 m but < 65 m | B777 Series/B787 Series/A330 Family |
| F | 65 m but < 80 m | BOEING 747-8/AIRBUS A-380-800 |
Routes¶
Local flights within RPHI and some international flights are to use routes given below. Simbrief also give a standard route which looks like this
If your route is still invalid, a controller will send you a private message with your new route. Routes within RPHI are to follow the half-moon principle in both RVSM and non-RVSM conditions. During events you will have 5 minutes between the time you request clearance and the time you request pushback, or you will have to wait until a new slot is available.
Warning
During events it is important that you put your EOBT in your flight plan as controllers will use that to determine your takeoff slot.
Waypoint Restrictions¶
Waypoint Restrictions
| FIR | Waypoint | Airway | Altitude (FL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG | NOMAN / SABNO | A583 / A461 / M501 | 300 / 340 / 380 |
| SINGAPORE | TEGID | M767 | 310 / 320 / 350 / 360 / 390 / 400 |
| LAXOR | L649 | 300 / 380 | |
| M772 | 300 / 380 | ||
| N884 | 320 / 360 / 400 | ||
| HO CHI MINH | PANDI / ARESI | M765 / L628 | 280 / 340 |
| N500 | 300 | ||
| MIGUG | N892 | 310 / 320 / 350 / 360 / 390 / 400 |
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
- The ATIS information letter
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
CEB586: Clearance Delivery, CEB586, Stand B2, A-3-2-0 with information A, request clearance Manila, runway 04R.
RPVM_DEL: CEB586, cleared Manila, W11 CONDE, RUNWAY 04R MULOP4P, Climb FL150, Squawk 4024
Pushback¶
Normally, a controller in Mactan will instruct you to push back to the nearest reference point.
Warning
- Do not preplan your pushback!
- Connect the tug first!
Phraseology
CEB586: Mactan Ground, CEB586, Stand B2, request push and start, runway 04R.
RPVM_GND: CEB586, push and start approved, abeam B3, face D2
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, GND or DEL). When either APP or CTR is online, they decide if departures will be given radar vectors (climb and heading instructions) to the TMA exit points or will be following a SID.
When APP or CTR is online, after passing 2000 feet or 5 DME from RPVM, report your passing altitude to APP or CTR. This is to help them identify you successfully in their radar screens.
Phraseology
CEB586: Mactan Approach, CEB586, passing 2000, climbing FL150, MULOP4P
RPVM_APP: CEB586, radar identified, continue climb FL150
Arrival¶
When arriving in to Mactan, it is best for you to be in between FL160 and FL180 when reaching the border of the TMA or the start of the STAR. On initial contact with Mactan Approach (RPVM_APP), report your current level.
Phraseology
PAL301: Mactan Approach, PAL301, FL180, inbound BATAY
APP will then issue your arrival clearance including the type of approach to expect to the active runway. APP either gives you radar vectors to final or gives you descent clearances via a STAR.
Phraseology
RPVM_APP: PAL301, radar contact, cleared Mactan expect radar vectors ILS 22L
PAL301: Cleared Mactan expect radar vectors ILS 22L, PAL301
RPVM_APP: PAL301, Maintain present heading, descend 10,000, QNH 1011
PAL301: Maintain present heading, descend 10,000, QNH 1011, PAL301
Warning
If APP didn’t give you any turns after you have passed the last waypoint on your routing, maintain your present heading.
Taxi Routing¶
Departures: D1/D2/D3 → C → B7 → A5 (intersection) or A6
Arrivals: R1/A3 → B4 or A2 → B3 or A1 → B2 → C → D1
GA Departures: G2
GA Arrivals: G1
Departures: D1/D2/D3 → C → B3 → A2 (intersection) or B2 → A1
Arrivals: R2 → B6 or A5 → B7 or A6 → C → D1/D2/D3
GA Departures: G1 or G2
GA Arrivals: G1 or G2
Departures: D1/D2/D3 → C → B7 or B6
Arrivals: B2 or B3 → C → D1/D2/D3
GA Departures: G1 or G2
GA Arrivals: G1 or G2
Departures: D1/D2/D3 → C → B2
Arrivals: B7 or B6 → C → D1/D2/D3
GA Departures: G1 → A4
GA Arrivals: A5 → G2
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Vertical limit of FL150 can be increased to a maximum of FL200. ↩