Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport (RPUR)
Medium airport · Baler, Aurora Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPUR |
| IATA | BQA |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°43'46" E 121°30'0" 15.72931, 121.50003 |
| Location | Baler, Aurora Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport at a glance
Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport is a medium airport in Baler, Aurora Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as BQA. The field elevation of 108 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPUR 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, 05/23, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPUR 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 Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | RPLC | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Loakan Airport | RPUB | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Cauayan Airport | RPUY | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | RPLL | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Danilo Atienza Air Base | RPLS | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 108 ft field elevation of Dr. Juan C. Angara 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 Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport is RPUR, and its IATA code is BQA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport above sea level?
Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.7293, 121.5000 — in Baler, Aurora Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base, about 117 km away.
Does RPUR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPUR 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 Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport?
Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.