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Medium airportScheduled service

Moises R. Espinosa Airport

IATA MBTICAO RPVJ🇵🇭 Masbate
Coordinates
12.3697°N, 123.6301°E
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PH-MAS
Time zone
Manila(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:38

About 12h 47m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Moises R. Espinosa Airport

Moises R. Espinosa Airport

Moises R. Espinosa Airport, also known as Masbate Airport, is the airport serving the general area of Masbate City, located in the province of Masbate in the Philippines. It is named for Moises R. Espinosa Sr., a former Representative of Masbate who was assassinated at the airport on March 17, 1989.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

RPVJ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 224,199 ft / 1,280 m98 ftAsp/conUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDORDO122.000 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BICOLClass DTMA1500 ft MSLFL200
MASBATE AAZClass GATZGND2000 ft MSL
RPHI FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
PHILIPPINE AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (PADIZ)Special useADIZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Philippines airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Moises R. Espinosa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport?

The ICAO code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport is RPVJ, and its IATA code is MBT.

Where is Moises R. Espinosa Airport located?

Moises R. Espinosa Airport is medium airport located in Masbate, Philippines, at an elevation of 49 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Moises R. Espinosa Airport have?

Moises R. Espinosa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,199 ft / 1,280 m.

Which airlines fly to Moises R. Espinosa Airport?

Airlines historically serving Moises R. Espinosa Airport include Philippine Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Moises R. Espinosa Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Moises R. Espinosa Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Moises R. Espinosa Airport in?

Moises R. Espinosa Airport is in the Asia/Manila time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Moises R. Espinosa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Moises R. Espinosa Airport is approximately 2.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Moises R. Espinosa Airport?

The nearest airport to Moises R. Espinosa Airport is Manato Airport (PH-0565), about 11.1 nm to the s, followed by Amoroy Airport and Calanay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Moises R. Espinosa Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.