Danilo Atienza Air Base (RPLS)
Medium airport · Cavite, Cavite Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Danilo Atienza Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPLS |
| IATA | SGL |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°29'43" E 120°54'14" 14.49540, 120.90400 |
| Location | Cavite, Cavite Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,769 ft (2368 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Danilo Atienza Air Base at a glance
Danilo Atienza Air Base is a medium airport in Cavite, Cavite Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as SGL. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPLS 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, 07/25, offers 7,769 ft (2368 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPLS 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 Danilo Atienza Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | RPLL | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | RPLB | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | RPLC | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Lubang Airport | RPLU | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Mamburao Airport | RPUM | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Danilo Atienza Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Danilo Atienza Air Base 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 Danilo Atienza Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Danilo Atienza Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Danilo Atienza Air Base is RPLS, and its IATA code is SGL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Danilo Atienza Air Base above sea level?
Danilo Atienza Air Base sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Danilo Atienza Air Base located?
The airport lies at 14.4954, 120.9040 — in Cavite, Cavite Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ninoy Aquino International Airport, about 13 km away.
Does RPLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPLS 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 Danilo Atienza Air Base?
Danilo Atienza Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,769 ft (2368 m) with a ASP surface.