Tuguegarao Airport (RPUT)
Medium airport · Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Tuguegarao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPUT |
| IATA | TUG |
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°38'36" E 121°43'59" 17.64337, 121.73315 |
| Location | Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,455 ft (1967 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Tuguegarao Airport at a glance
Tuguegarao Airport is a medium airport in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as TUG. The field elevation of 70 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPUT 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, 17/35, offers 6,455 ft (1967 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPUT 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 Tuguegarao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cagayan North International Airport | RPLH | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Cauayan Airport | RPUY | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Laoag International Airport | RPLI | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Loakan Airport | RPUB | 184 km (99 NM) |
| San Fernando Airport | RPUS | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tuguegarao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 70 ft field elevation of Tuguegarao 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 Tuguegarao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tuguegarao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tuguegarao Airport is RPUT, and its IATA code is TUG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tuguegarao Airport above sea level?
Tuguegarao Airport sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tuguegarao Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.6434, 121.7332 — in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cagayan North International Airport, about 60 km away.
Does RPUT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPUT 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 Tuguegarao Airport?
Tuguegarao Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,455 ft (1967 m) with a CON surface.