San Fernando Airport (RPUS)
Medium airport · San Fernando, La Union Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | San Fernando Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPUS |
| IATA | SFE |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°35'44" E 120°18'11" 16.59560, 120.30300 |
| Location | San Fernando, La Union Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
San Fernando Airport at a glance
San Fernando Airport is a medium airport in San Fernando, La Union Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as SFE. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPUS 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, 01/19, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPUS 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 San Fernando Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loakan Airport | RPUB | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Cauayan Airport | RPUY | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | RPLC | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport | RPUR | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Laoag International Airport | RPLI | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for San Fernando Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of San Fernando 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 San Fernando Airport
What is the ICAO code of San Fernando Airport?
The ICAO identifier of San Fernando Airport is RPUS, and its IATA code is SFE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is San Fernando Airport above sea level?
San Fernando 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 San Fernando Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.5956, 120.3030 — in San Fernando, La Union Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Loakan Airport, about 42 km away.
Does RPUS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPUS 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 San Fernando Airport?
San Fernando Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a CON surface.