Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (RPVE)
Medium airport · Caticlan, Aklan Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Godofredo P. Ramos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPVE |
| IATA | MPH |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°55'28" E 121°57'14" 11.92450, 121.95400 |
| Location | Caticlan, Aklan Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Godofredo P. Ramos Airport at a glance
Godofredo P. Ramos Airport is a medium airport in Caticlan, Aklan Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as MPH. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPVE 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 5,905 ft (1800 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPVE 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 Godofredo P. Ramos 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 | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Kalibo International Airport | RPVK | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Roxas Airport | RPVR | 94 km (51 NM) |
| San Jose Airport | RPUH | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Evelio Javier Airport | RPVS | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Godofredo P. Ramos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Godofredo P. Ramos 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 Godofredo P. Ramos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Godofredo P. Ramos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Godofredo P. Ramos Airport is RPVE, and its IATA code is MPH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Godofredo P. Ramos Airport above sea level?
Godofredo P. Ramos Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Godofredo P. Ramos Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.9245, 121.9540 — in Caticlan, Aklan Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tugdan Airport, about 45 km away.
Does RPVE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPVE 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 Godofredo P. Ramos Airport?
Godofredo P. Ramos Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a CON surface.