Jolo Airport (RPMJ)
Medium airport · Jolo, Sulu Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Jolo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPMJ |
| IATA | JOL |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°3'13" E 121°0'40" 6.05367, 121.01100 |
| Location | Jolo, Sulu Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,144 ft (1263 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Jolo Airport at a glance
Jolo Airport is a medium airport in Jolo, Sulu Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as JOL. The field elevation of 118 ft (36 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPMJ 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, 09/27, offers 4,144 ft (1263 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPMJ 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 Jolo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zamboanga International Airport | RPMZ | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Sanga Sanga Airport | RPMN | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Lahad Datu Airport | WBKD | 318 km (172 NM) |
| Sandakan Airport | WBKS | 327 km (177 NM) |
| Pagadian Airport | RPMP | 334 km (180 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jolo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 118 ft field elevation of Jolo 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 Jolo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jolo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jolo Airport is RPMJ, and its IATA code is JOL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jolo Airport above sea level?
Jolo Airport sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jolo Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.0537, 121.0110 — in Jolo, Sulu Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zamboanga International Airport, about 151 km away.
Does RPMJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPMJ 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 Jolo Airport?
Jolo Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,144 ft (1263 m) with a ASP surface.