Cauayan Airport (RPUY)
Medium airport · Cauayan City, Isabela Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Cauayan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPUY |
| IATA | CYZ |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°55'48" E 121°45'11" 16.92990, 121.75300 |
| Location | Cauayan City, Isabela Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 118 ft | CON | Yes |
Cauayan Airport at a glance
Cauayan Airport is a medium airport in Cauayan City, Isabela Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as CYZ. The field elevation of 200 ft (61 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPUY 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, 12/30, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPUY 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 Cauayan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tuguegarao Airport | RPUT | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Loakan Airport | RPUB | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport | RPUR | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Cagayan North International Airport | RPLH | 139 km (75 NM) |
| San Fernando Airport | RPUS | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cauayan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 200 ft field elevation of Cauayan 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 Cauayan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cauayan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cauayan Airport is RPUY, and its IATA code is CYZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cauayan Airport above sea level?
Cauayan Airport sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cauayan Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.9299, 121.7530 — in Cauayan City, Isabela Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tuguegarao Airport, about 79 km away.
Does RPUY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPUY 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 Cauayan Airport?
Cauayan Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a CON surface.