Mactan-Cebu International Airport (RPVM)

Cebu, Philippines · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

RPVM

IATA

CEB

City

Cebu

Country

Philippines

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

31 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

10.3075, 123.9789

Overview

Central Philippines hub with new terminal. Tropical VFR weather and growing aviation training sector.

Current Weather at RPVM

Pilots flying into or out of Mactan-Cebu 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 RPVM 030900Z 13004KT 090V160 9999 SCT006CB SCT008 BKN025 31/25 Q1009 NOSIG RMK A2980 CB OHD,SW,N

Wind 130° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 13

Current TAF

TAF RPVM 030500Z 0306/0412 19006KT 9999 FEW020 TEMPO 0306/0312 7000 SHRA FEW018CB BKN090

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for RPVM. 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 RPVM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cebu. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Mactan-Cebu 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 Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like RPVM 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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

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Flight Training Available

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools

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