Ormoc Airport (RPVO)
Medium airport · Ormoc City, Leyte Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Ormoc Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPVO |
| IATA | OMC |
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°3'28" E 124°33'56" 11.05771, 124.56562 |
| Location | Ormoc City, Leyte Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,120 ft (1865 m) | 118 ft | CON | No |
Ormoc Airport at a glance
Ormoc Airport is a medium airport in Ormoc City, Leyte Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as OMC. The field elevation of 83 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPVO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 6,120 ft (1865 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPVO 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 Ormoc Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | RPVA | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | RPVM | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Calbayog Airport | RPVC | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Catarman National Airport | RPVF | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | RPVB | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ormoc Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 83 ft field elevation of Ormoc 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 Ormoc Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ormoc Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ormoc Airport is RPVO, and its IATA code is OMC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ormoc Airport above sea level?
Ormoc Airport sits at an elevation of 83 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ormoc Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.0577, 124.5656 — in Ormoc City, Leyte Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport, about 54 km away.
Does RPVO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPVO 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 Ormoc Airport?
Ormoc Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,120 ft (1865 m) with a CON surface.