Dipolog Airport (RPMG)
Medium airport · Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Dipolog Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPMG |
| IATA | DPL |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°36'7" E 123°20'31" 8.60198, 123.34188 |
| Location | Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,273 ft (1912 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Dipolog Airport at a glance
Dipolog Airport is a medium airport in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as DPL. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPMG 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, 02/20, offers 6,273 ft (1912 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPMG 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 Dipolog Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Labo Airport | RPMO | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Sibulan Airport | RPVD | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Pagadian Airport | RPMP | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport | RPSP | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Laguindingan International Airport | RPMY | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dipolog Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Dipolog 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 Dipolog Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dipolog Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dipolog Airport is RPMG, and its IATA code is DPL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dipolog Airport above sea level?
Dipolog Airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dipolog Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.6020, 123.3419 — in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Labo Airport, about 72 km away.
Does RPMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPMG 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 Dipolog Airport?
Dipolog Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,273 ft (1912 m) with a CON surface.