4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Overall, Terminal 3 is a much better airport than it used to be, and the improvements are noticeable.”
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Airports / Philippines / MNL
Large airport · MNL
Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Manila (Pasay), Philippines · 75 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
24,729 ratings
0
Operators based
75
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Manila (Pasay), PhilippinesELEV 75 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
24,729
Google reviews
ratings on Google
75
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to SGL
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Danilo Atienza Air Base (SGL), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (RPLL / MNL) is a large commercial airport serving Manila (Pasay), Philippines. Field elevation is 75 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MNL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Danilo Atienza Air Base (SGL, 7 nm), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 47 nm), and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 49 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 12,261-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MNL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Manila International Airport and Jesus Villamor Air Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MNL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“On the other hand, when operations run well, the terminal can feel smooth, organized, and welcoming.”
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2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Check-in can take a very long time, baggage handling may be inconsistent, and some areas still feel crowded or affected by renovations.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“On the other hand, when operations run well, the terminal can feel smooth, organized, and welcoming.”
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Field capability
ICAO
RPLL
IATA
MNL
FAA / Local
RPLL
Elevation
75 ft
Coordinates
14.5086° N · 121.0200° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Philippines fields
state range 5–4,251 ft
At 75 ft, MNL sits higher than 58% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,261 ft
- 06/2412,261 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 13/317,408 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,261 ft
MNL's 12,261 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmSGLDanilo Atienza Air BaseCavite
- 47nmSFSSubic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointOlongapo
- 49nmCRKClark International Airport / Clark Air BaseMabalacat
- 66nmLBXLubang AirportLubang
- 78nmBQADr. Juan C. Angara AirportBaler
- 82nmMBOMamburao AirportMamburao
Location
Open the full mapRPLL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport · Manila (Pasay), Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MNL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,601 nm | 11h 6m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,613 nm | 11h 8m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,780 nm | 13h 51m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,063 nm | 14h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,312 nm | 15h 5m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,328 nm | 15h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,371 nm | 15h 13m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,409 nm | 15h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MNL?
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,261 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MNL?
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,261 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MNL?
- The closest alternate is Danilo Atienza Air Base (SGL), about 7 nm away, followed by Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MNL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 6m (4,601 nm), Anchorage about 11h 8m (4,613 nm), Seattle about 13h 51m (5,780 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.