Moises R. Espinosa Airport (RPVJ)
Medium airport · Masbate, Masbate Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Moises R. Espinosa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPVJ |
| IATA | MBT |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°22'11" E 123°37'48" 12.36968, 123.63009 |
| Location | Masbate, Masbate Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,199 ft (1280 m) | 98 ft | ASP/CON | No |
Moises R. Espinosa Airport at a glance
Moises R. Espinosa Airport is a medium airport in Masbate, Masbate Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as MBT. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPVJ 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 4,199 ft (1280 m) of asp/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 RPVJ 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 Moises R. Espinosa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bicol International Airport | RPLK | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Calbayog Airport | RPVC | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Catarman National Airport | RPVF | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Roxas Airport | RPVR | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Naga Airport | RPUN | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moises R. Espinosa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Moises R. Espinosa 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 Moises R. Espinosa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moises R. Espinosa Airport is RPVJ, and its IATA code is MBT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moises R. Espinosa Airport above sea level?
Moises R. Espinosa Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moises R. Espinosa Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.3697, 123.6301 — in Masbate, Masbate Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bicol International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does RPVJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPVJ 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 Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
Moises R. Espinosa Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,199 ft (1280 m) with a ASP/CON surface.