International hub · Laoag, Philippines

Laoag International

RPLILAO
Elevation
25 ft
Coordinates
18°11′N 120°32′E
Local time
Asia/Manila

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Field information

RPLI runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Laoag International (RPLI/LAO) has one runway, 01/19, 9,120 ft (2,780 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at RPLI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Manila

  • Country

    Philippines

    PH

  • Municipality

    Laoag City

  • Elevation

    25 ft

  • Position

    18.1751, 120.5310

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

Runways · RPLI

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
01/199,120 ft (2,780 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at RPLI.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Laoag International (RPLI / LAO) in Laoag, Philippines, through one 24/7 OCC desk. RPLI is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at RPLI

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Philippines

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Philippines. Applicable permit lead times for Philippines are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Philippines are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at RPLI

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at RPLI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at RPLI

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at RPLI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to RPLI

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for RPLI: 18° 10′ 30″ N 120° 31′ 52″ E; elevation 25 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Laoag

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Laoag. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RPLI.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at RPLI

    Support for freighter operations into RPLI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where RPLI sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Laoag International — one desk for the whole trip.

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