Cagayan North International Airport (RPLH)
Medium airport · Lal-lo, Cagayan Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Cagayan North International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPLH |
| IATA | LLC |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°10'57" E 121°44'46" 18.18239, 121.74622 |
| Location | Lal-lo, Cagayan Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Cagayan North International Airport at a glance
Cagayan North International Airport is a medium airport in Lal-lo, Cagayan Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as LLC. The field elevation of 148 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPLH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPLH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cagayan North International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tuguegarao Airport | RPUT | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Laoag International Airport | RPLI | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Cauayan Airport | RPUY | 139 km (75 NM) |
| San Fernando Airport | RPUS | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Loakan Airport | RPUB | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cagayan North International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 148 ft field elevation of Cagayan North International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 57 airports and airfields we list for Philippines — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cagayan North International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cagayan North International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cagayan North International Airport is RPLH, and its IATA code is LLC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cagayan North International Airport above sea level?
Cagayan North International Airport sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cagayan North International Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.1824, 121.7462 — in Lal-lo, Cagayan Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tuguegarao Airport, about 60 km away.
Does RPLH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPLH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cagayan North International Airport?
Cagayan North International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a Concrete surface.