Tugdan Airport (RPVU)
Medium airport · Tablas Island, Romblon Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Tugdan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPVU |
| IATA | TBH |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°18'40" E 122°5'6" 12.31100, 122.08500 |
| Location | Tablas Island, Romblon Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,560 ft (1390 m) | 98 ft | PEM | No |
Tugdan Airport at a glance
Tugdan Airport is a medium airport in Tablas Island, Romblon Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as TBH. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPVU 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, 03/21, offers 4,560 ft (1390 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPVU 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 Tugdan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Godofredo P. Ramos Airport | RPVE | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Kalibo International Airport | RPVK | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Roxas Airport | RPVR | 107 km (58 NM) |
| San Jose Airport | RPUH | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Marinduque Airport | RPUW | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tugdan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Tugdan 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 Tugdan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tugdan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tugdan Airport is RPVU, and its IATA code is TBH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tugdan Airport above sea level?
Tugdan 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 Tugdan Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.3110, 122.0850 — in Tablas Island, Romblon Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, about 45 km away.
Does RPVU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPVU 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 Tugdan Airport?
Tugdan Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,560 ft (1390 m) with a PEM surface.