Does RPVJ require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Moises R. Espinosa Airport (Philippines).

Where is RPVJ located?

Moises R. Espinosa Airport (RPVJ) is located in Masbate, Philippines.

What is the IATA code for RPVJ?

The IATA code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport is MBT.

How long is the runway at RPVJ?

The main runway at Moises R. Espinosa Airport (04/22) measures 1280x30m.

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Moises R. Espinosa Airport (RPVJ/MBT) — Masbate, Philippines

Moises R. Espinosa Airport (RPVJ/MBT) serves Masbate, Philippines. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 49 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: RPVJ
Name: Moises R. Espinosa Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 12.369682
Longitude: 123.630096
Elevation: 49 ft
Country: Philippines
Municipality: Masbate
IATA Code: MBT
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Manila
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 1280x30m
Surface: ASP/CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Philippines Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 15d

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

Private / GA Operations:

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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Active NOTAMs

C0048/23 caution

Runway restriction

RWY THR COORD THR ELEV 04 122154.46N 53FT 1233735.24E 22 122227.47N 17FT 1233801.13E REF AIP RPVJ AD 2-3, SECN 2.12.

2023-02-23 00:00:00 Until further notice

C0770/26 info

RFFS CHANGED TO: AD CAT FOR FIRE FIGHTING: CAT 6 RESCUE EQPT : TWO (2) FIRE TRUCKS (ONE (1) SIDES (2400 LITERS) AND ONE (1) OSHKOSH (6000 LITERS)). CAPABILITY FOR REMOVAL OF DISABLED ACFT : NIL RMK : FOAM MEETING PER LVL B. …

2026-08-06 00:00:00 Until further notice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does RPVJ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Moises R. Espinosa Airport (Philippines).
Where is RPVJ located?: Moises R. Espinosa Airport (RPVJ) is located in Masbate, Philippines.
What is the IATA code for RPVJ?: The IATA code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport is MBT.
How long is the runway at RPVJ?: The main runway at Moises R. Espinosa Airport (04/22) measures 1280x30m.

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