Subic Bay International Airport (RPLB)
Subic Bay, Philippines · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
RPLB
IATA
SFS
City
Subic Bay
Country
Philippines
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
64 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
14.7944, 120.2713
Overview
Former US Naval Air Station in the Philippines. Now civilian with flight training and charter operations.
Current Weather at RPLB
Pilots flying into or out of Subic Bay International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR RPLB 011800Z 23013KT 9000 BKN018 28/26 Q1008 NOSIG RMK A2977Wind 230° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 23
Current TAF
TAF RPLB 011700Z 0118/0218 24012KT 9000 SCT018 BKN080 TX30/0205Z TN24/0120Z TEMPO 0118/0124 21014G28KT 8000 -RA BKN018 OVC070Read any RPLB METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Subic Bay International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for RPLB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for RPLB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Subic Bay. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Subic Bay International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Subic Bay International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like RPLB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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