Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (RPVA)
Medium airport · Tacloban City, Leyte Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPVA |
| IATA | TAC |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°13'40" E 125°1'40" 11.22776, 125.02778 |
| Location | Tacloban City, Leyte Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,014 ft (2138 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport at a glance
Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport is a medium airport in Tacloban City, Leyte Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as TAC. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPVA 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, 18/36, offers 7,014 ft (2138 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPVA 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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormoc Airport | RPVO | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Calbayog Airport | RPVC | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Catarman National Airport | RPVF | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | RPVM | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Surigao Airport | RPMS | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Daniel Z. Romualdez 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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport is RPVA, and its IATA code is TAC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport above sea level?
Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.2278, 125.0278 — in Tacloban City, Leyte Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ormoc Airport, about 54 km away.
Does RPVA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPVA 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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport?
Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,014 ft (2138 m) with a ASP surface.