Lubang Airport (RPLU)
Medium airport · Lubang, Occidental Mindoro Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Lubang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPLU |
| IATA | LBX |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°51'19" E 120°6'18" 13.85540, 120.10500 |
| Location | Lubang, Occidental Mindoro Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,135 ft (1260 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Lubang Airport at a glance
Lubang Airport is a medium airport in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as LBX. The field elevation of 43 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPLU 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 4,135 ft (1260 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 RPLU 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 Lubang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mamburao Airport | RPUM | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | RPLB | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Danilo Atienza Air Base | RPLS | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | RPLL | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | RPLC | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lubang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 43 ft field elevation of Lubang 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 Lubang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lubang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lubang Airport is RPLU, and its IATA code is LBX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lubang Airport above sea level?
Lubang Airport sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lubang Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.8554, 120.1050 — in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mamburao Airport, about 90 km away.
Does RPLU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPLU 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 Lubang Airport?
Lubang Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,135 ft (1260 m) with a ASP surface.