Loakan Airport

RPUB / BAG

Baguio, PH

Last Updated
May 15, 07:00Z

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Currently using: RPLC
Weather Source: Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (RPLC)
Distance: 71nm / 132km from RPUB

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
220°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
340 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RPLC 150700Z 22004KT 8000 FEW020 36/23 Q1005 NOSIG RMK A2968

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,251 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,251 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Loakan Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 36°C (97°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
340 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
198 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,251 ft)
Pressure Alt
24,449 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 27,989 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +29.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RPLC 150500Z 1506/1612 22006KT 8000 SCT020 TX36/1506Z TN27/1521Z TEMPO 1506/1512 16008KT 7000 -TSRA FEW015CB SCT020 BKN100 TEMPO 1512/1518 27008KT SCT020 BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: 8 km
12:00Z TEMPO
+5h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PUB
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,912 ft 115 ft CON 88°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Loakan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPUB
IATA Code: BAG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,251 ft MSL

Location

City: Baguio
Country: PH
Latitude: 16.375034°
Longitude: 120.619949°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,912 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Loakan Airport

Overview

Loakan Airport serves Baguio City in the Philippines, positioned at a significant elevation of 4251 feet above mean sea level. As a medium airport, it provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the mountainous region of northern Luzon, supporting regional and local aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The high-altitude location at 4251 feet MSL introduces unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. Mountainous terrain surrounding the airport can generate complex wind patterns and potential turbulence, particularly during seasonal weather transitions.

Notable Features

Loakan Airport features a single concrete runway (09/27) with a substantial length of 5912 feet, capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic positioning at coordinates 16.375034, 120.619949 places the airport in a challenging terrain environment typical of the Philippine Cordillera mountain range.

Approach Considerations

The runway's orientation of 09/27 suggests potential wind variations that pilots should anticipate during approach and landing. Given the airport's elevated location and surrounding mountainous landscape, precise navigation and thorough preflight weather assessment are critical for safe operations at Loakan Airport.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.