Catarman National Airport (RPVF)
Medium airport · Catarman, Northern Samar Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Catarman National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPVF |
| IATA | CRM |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°30'6" E 124°38'7" 12.50161, 124.63526 |
| Location | Catarman, Northern Samar Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,429 ft (1350 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Catarman National Airport at a glance
Catarman National Airport is a medium airport in Catarman, Northern Samar Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as CRM. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPVF 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, 04/22, offers 4,429 ft (1350 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPVF 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 Catarman National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calbayog Airport | RPVC | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Moises R. Espinosa Airport | RPVJ | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Bicol International Airport | RPLK | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Virac Airport | RPUV | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | RPVA | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Catarman National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Catarman National 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 Catarman National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Catarman National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Catarman National Airport is RPVF, and its IATA code is CRM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Catarman National Airport above sea level?
Catarman National Airport sits at an elevation of 6 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 Catarman National Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.5016, 124.6353 — in Catarman, Northern Samar Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Calbayog Airport, about 49 km away.
Does RPVF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPVF 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 Catarman National Airport?
Catarman National Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,429 ft (1350 m) with a CON surface.