Bicol International Airport (RPLK)
Large airport · Legazpi, Albay Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Bicol International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPLK |
| IATA | DRP |
| Elevation | 319 ft (97 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°6'43" E 123°40'37" 13.11191, 123.67683 |
| Location | Legazpi, Albay Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Bicol International Airport at a glance
Bicol International Airport is a large airport in Legazpi, Albay Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as DRP. The field elevation of 319 ft (97 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPLK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPLK 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 Bicol International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naga Airport | RPUN | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Virac Airport | RPUV | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Moises R. Espinosa Airport | RPVJ | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Catarman National Airport | RPVF | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Daet Airport | RPUD | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bicol International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 319 ft field elevation of Bicol 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 Bicol International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bicol International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bicol International Airport is RPLK, and its IATA code is DRP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bicol International Airport above sea level?
Bicol International Airport sits at an elevation of 319 feet (97 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bicol International Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.1119, 123.6768 — in Legazpi, Albay Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Naga Airport, about 69 km away.
Does RPLK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPLK 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 Bicol International Airport?
Bicol International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a PEM surface.