Virac Airport (RPUV)
Medium airport · Virac, Catanduanes Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Virac Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPUV |
| IATA | VRC |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°34'35" E 124°12'22" 13.57640, 124.20600 |
| Location | Virac, Catanduanes Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,118 ft (1560 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Virac Airport at a glance
Virac Airport is a medium airport in Virac, Catanduanes Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as VRC. The field elevation of 121 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPUV 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, 06/24, offers 5,118 ft (1560 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPUV 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 Virac Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bicol International Airport | RPLK | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Naga Airport | RPUN | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Catarman National Airport | RPVF | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Daet Airport | RPUD | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Moises R. Espinosa Airport | RPVJ | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Virac Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 121 ft field elevation of Virac 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 Virac Airport
What is the ICAO code of Virac Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Virac Airport is RPUV, and its IATA code is VRC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Virac Airport above sea level?
Virac Airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Virac Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.5764, 124.2060 — in Virac, Catanduanes Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bicol International Airport, about 77 km away.
Does RPUV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPUV 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 Virac Airport?
Virac Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,118 ft (1560 m) with a CON surface.