Mamburao Airport (RPUM)
Medium airport · Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Mamburao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPUM |
| IATA | MBO |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°12'29" E 120°36'20" 13.20805, 120.60546 |
| Location | Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mamburao Airport at a glance
Mamburao Airport is a medium airport in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as MBO. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPUM 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, 16/34, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPUM 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 Mamburao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lubang Airport | RPLU | 90 km (49 NM) |
| San Jose Airport | RPUH | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport | RPVV | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Marinduque Airport | RPUW | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Danilo Atienza Air Base | RPLS | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mamburao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Mamburao 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 Mamburao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mamburao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mamburao Airport is RPUM, and its IATA code is MBO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mamburao Airport above sea level?
Mamburao Airport sits at an elevation of 13 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 Mamburao Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.2080, 120.6055 — in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lubang Airport, about 90 km away.
Does RPUM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPUM 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 Mamburao Airport?
Mamburao Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.