Loakan Airport (RPUB)
Medium airport · Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Loakan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPUB |
| IATA | BAG |
| Elevation | 4,251 ft (1296 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°22'30" E 120°37'12" 16.37503, 120.61995 |
| Location | Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,912 ft (1802 m) | 115 ft | CON | Yes |
Loakan Airport at a glance
Loakan Airport is a medium airport in Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines, known to airline systems as BAG. The field elevation of 4,251 ft (1296 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPUB 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, 09/27, offers 5,912 ft (1802 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPUB 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 Loakan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Airport | RPUS | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport | RPUR | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | RPLC | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Cauayan Airport | RPUY | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | RPLB | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Loakan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,251 ft field elevation of Loakan 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 Loakan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Loakan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Loakan Airport is RPUB, and its IATA code is BAG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Loakan Airport above sea level?
Loakan Airport sits at an elevation of 4,251 feet (1296 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Loakan Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.3750, 120.6199 — in Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Fernando Airport, about 42 km away.
Does RPUB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPUB 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 Loakan Airport?
Loakan Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,912 ft (1802 m) with a CON surface.