Ninoy Aquino Intl (RPLL/MNL) — Manila, Philippines
Ninoy Aquino Intl (RPLL/MNL) serves Manila, Philippines. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (06/24, 13/31). Field elevation is 75 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: RPLL
- Name: Ninoy Aquino Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 14.5086
- Longitude: 121.019997
- Elevation: 75 ft
- Country: Philippines
- Municipality: Manila
- IATA Code: MNL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Manila
- Distance from City: 10.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 12261 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 7408 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.400 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA/charter require CAAP landing clearance. Slots very limited.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx PHP 250/ton for international
- Parking Fee: PHP 80/ton per 4h block
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: PHP
- Remarks: Manila's main international airport. Operated by MIAA (Manila International Airport Authority). Four terminals. Terminal fee collected separately. Extremely congested.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Petron, Shell, or Chevron Philippines. Into-plane service at all terminals. Standard pricing.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminals 1 (international), 2 (PAL), and 3 (international). eTravel registration required for all arriving passengers. APIS required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew; 24-hour operations but night operations limited by ATC capacity. Extremely capacity-constrained single main runway. CAAP (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines) slot coordination. Chapter 2 banned.
Alternates
RPLB
- ICAO: RPLB
- Name: Subic Bay Intl
- Distance (NM): 46.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: CIQ available at international ports. APIS submission recommended.
RPLC
- ICAO: RPLC
- Name: Diosdado Macapagal Intl
- Distance (NM): 48.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: CIQ available at international ports. APIS submission recommended.
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Philippines Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
- Landing Lead Time: 7 business days minimum recommended; 2-3 weeks for FAOC processing
Prior permission required. Private non-revenue flights also require landing permits. CAA will verify private non-revenue status if passengers are being picked up, as cabotage is strictly prohibited.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at RPLL?
- The tower frequency at Ninoy Aquino Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at RPLL?
- Ninoy Aquino Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does RPLL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ninoy Aquino Intl (Philippines).
- Where is RPLL located?
- Ninoy Aquino Intl (RPLL) is located in Manila, Philippines.
- What is the IATA code for RPLL?
- The IATA code for Ninoy Aquino Intl is MNL.
- How long is the runway at RPLL?
- The main runway at Ninoy Aquino Intl (06/24) measures 12261 X 197.
- Does RPLL have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ninoy Aquino Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 06/24, 13/31.
- Is RPLL a port of entry?
- Yes, Ninoy Aquino Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.