Marinduque Airport (RPUW)
Medium airport · Gasan, Marinduque Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Marinduque Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPUW |
| IATA | MRQ |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°21'40" E 121°49'34" 13.36100, 121.82600 |
| Location | Gasan, Marinduque Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,785 ft (1458 m) | 95 ft | ASP | Yes |
Marinduque Airport at a glance
Marinduque Airport is a medium airport in Gasan, Marinduque Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as MRQ. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPUW 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 4,785 ft (1458 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 RPUW 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 Marinduque Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tugdan Airport | RPVU | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Mamburao Airport | RPUM | 133 km (72 NM) |
| San Jose Airport | RPUH | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Daet Airport | RPUD | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | RPLL | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marinduque Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Marinduque 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 Marinduque Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marinduque Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marinduque Airport is RPUW, and its IATA code is MRQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marinduque Airport above sea level?
Marinduque Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marinduque Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.3610, 121.8260 — in Gasan, Marinduque Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tugdan Airport, about 120 km away.
Does RPUW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPUW 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 Marinduque Airport?
Marinduque Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,785 ft (1458 m) with a ASP surface.