Ninoy Aquino International Airport

RPLL / MNL

Manila (Pasay), PH

Last Updated
May 14, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RPLL 142000Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW025 29/25 Q1007 NOSIG RMK A2974

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 75 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,575 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 00:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
339 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (75 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,243 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,941 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RPLL 141700Z 1418/1524 23006KT 9999 FEW025 TX35/1506Z TN29/1421Z TEMPO 1418/1424 20005KT FEW025 SCT100 BECMG 1500/1502 28010KT TEMPO 1506/1512 FEW023CB BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 280° 10 kt
06:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PLL
06
24
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 12,261 ft 197 ft CON 60° No wind data
13/31 7,408 ft 148 ft CON 134° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RPLL

5,797 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.4%
MVFR
4.4%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Ninoy Aquino International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 37°C with an average of 28.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, March, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
4.7%
E
30.7%
SE
32.1%
S
4.9%
SW
4.7%
W
9.6%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 20°C to 37°C
20°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

May March April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,797 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPLL
IATA Code: MNL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 75 ft MSL

Location

City: Manila (Pasay)
Country: PH
Latitude: 14.508600°
Longitude: 121.019997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 12,261 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,408 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Overview

Ninoy Aquino International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Manila, Philippines, located in Pasay City. As a large airport situated at 75 feet above mean sea level, it handles significant commercial and international air traffic for the metropolitan Manila region.

Flying Conditions

Manila's tropical climate presents variable weather conditions for pilots, with pronounced wet and dry seasons affecting visibility and potential convective activity. The airport's low elevation at 75 ft MSL and proximity to coastal regions can result in humidity-related meteorological challenges during approach and landing.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial concrete runways: a primary 12,261-foot runway (06/24) and a secondary 7,408-foot runway (13/31). Its strategic location at coordinates 14.508600, 121.019997 positions the airport within a densely populated urban environment, requiring precise navigation and awareness of surrounding terrain and urban infrastructure.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 06/24 runway offering more operational flexibility for larger aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential congestion and complex air traffic management due to the airport's high-volume operations in a concentrated metropolitan airspace.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.