Bancasi Airport

RPME / BXU

Butuan, PH

Last Updated
May 11, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 100 hours ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RPME 110400Z 16004KT 9999 FEW018TCU SCT080 BKN250 33/24 Q1009 RMK A2980 TCU N

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 141 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,941 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,141 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,141 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bancasi Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 25,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 99.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 33°C (91°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (141 ft)
Pressure Alt
269 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,463 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PME
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,877 ft 148 ft CON 117°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bancasi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RPME
IATA Code: BXU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 141 ft MSL

Location

City: Butuan
Country: PH
Latitude: 8.951500°
Longitude: 125.478800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,877 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Bancasi Airport

Overview

Bancasi Airport serves the city of Butuan in the Philippines, located in the northern Mindanao region. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 141 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the surrounding provincial area. The airport supports regional commercial and potential military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Butuan's tropical maritime climate presents variable weather conditions for pilots, with significant humidity and potential thunderstorm development. The airport's moderate elevation of 141 ft MSL suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions without extreme altitude challenges. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal and convective activity typical of the Philippine archipelago's maritime environment.

Notable Features

The single runway 12/30 spans 6,877 feet of concrete surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical coordinates at 8.951500, 125.478800 position the airport in a coastal plain region, which may introduce localized wind variations and potential marine layer formations. The runway's length provides sufficient operational flexibility for most regional aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges depending on prevailing regional wind patterns. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind conditions during approach, utilizing the full concrete runway length for safe landing and takeoff operations. Standard instrument approach procedures will be critical given the airport's geographical location and potential maritime meteorological influences.

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.