
International hub · Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Palawan Island/Puerto Princesa Intl
- Elevation
- 71 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°45′N 118°46′E
- Local time
- Asia/Manila
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Field information
RPVP runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Palawan Island/Puerto Princesa Intl (RPVP/PPS) has one runway, 09/27, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 2100-1300Z. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at RPVP, 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
Puerto Princesa
Elevation
71 ft
Position
9.7420, 118.7591
Traffic level
High
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
2100-1300Z
Slots
Slot required
Runways · RPVP
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,530 ft (2,600 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at RPVP.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Palawan Island/Puerto Princesa Intl (RPVP / PPS) in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, through one 24/7 OCC desk. RPVP 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 RPVP
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at RPVP
Direct FBO and handler coordination at RPVP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at RPVP
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at RPVP is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to RPVP
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for RPVP: 9° 44′ 31″ N 118° 45′ 33″ E; elevation 71 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Puerto Princesa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Puerto Princesa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RPVP.
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Cargo Operations at RPVP
Support for freighter operations into RPVP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where RPVP sits in the network
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Operating into RPVP?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Palawan Island/Puerto Princesa Intl — one desk for the whole trip.