Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (RPVV)
Medium airport · Coron, Palawan Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPVV |
| IATA | USU |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°7'19" E 120°6'3" 12.12186, 120.10080 |
| Location | Coron, Palawan Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,300 ft (1006 m) | 98 ft | COP | No |
Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport at a glance
Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport is a medium airport in Coron, Palawan Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as USU. The field elevation of 148 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPVV 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, 08/26, offers 3,300 ft (1006 m) of cop surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPVV 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 Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Airport | RPUH | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Mamburao Airport | RPUM | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Lubang Airport | RPLU | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Godofredo P. Ramos Airport | RPVE | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Tugdan Airport | RPVU | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 148 ft field elevation of Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) 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 Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport is RPVV, and its IATA code is USU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport above sea level?
Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.1219, 120.1008 — in Coron, Palawan Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Jose Airport, about 106 km away.
Does RPVV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPVV 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 Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport?
Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 3,300 ft (1006 m) with a COP surface.