Airports / Philippines / SGL
Danilo Atienza Air Base.
Cavite, Philippines · 8 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Danilo Atienza Air Base (RPLS / SGL) sits in Cavite, Philippines, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 8 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list SGL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, 7 nm), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 41 nm), and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 46 nm). The field has a single 7,769-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SGL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as NSP and Sangley Point Air Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SGL to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
RPLS
IATA
SGL
FAA / Local
RPLS
Elevation
8 ft
Coordinates
14.4954° N · 120.9040° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Philippines fields
state range 5–4,251 ft
At 8 ft, SGL sits lower than 93% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,769 ft
- 07/257,769 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,769 ft
SGL's 7,769 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.
- 7nmMNLNinoy Aquino International AirportManila (Pasay)
- 41nmSFSSubic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointOlongapo
- 46nmCRKClark International Airport / Clark Air BaseMabalacat
- 60nmLBXLubang AirportLubang
- 79nmMBOMamburao AirportMamburao
- 82nmBQADr. Juan C. Angara AirportBaler
Location
Open the full mapRPLS · Danilo Atienza Air Base · Cavite, Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SGL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,607 nm | 11h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,617 nm | 11h 8m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,785 nm | 13h 51m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,068 nm | 14h 31m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,317 nm | 15h 5m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,333 nm | 15h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,376 nm | 15h 14m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,414 nm | 15h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SGL?
- Danilo Atienza Air Base's longest paved runway is 7,769 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 SGL?
- Danilo Atienza Air Base has one runway; the longest measures 7,769 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to SGL?
- The closest alternate is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 7 nm away, followed by Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SGL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 7m (4,607 nm), Anchorage about 11h 8m (4,617 nm), Seattle about 13h 51m (5,785 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.