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Lubang Airport.
Lubang, Philippines · 43 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
13 ratings
0
Operators based
43
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#20 / 55
Philippines airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 13 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Philippines fields.
49 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mamburao Airport (MBO).
Overview
Lubang Airport, listed as RPLU / LBX, is a mid-sized airport in Lubang, Philippines. The airport sits 43 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LBX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mamburao Airport (MBO, 49 nm), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 57 nm), and Danilo Atienza Air Base (SGL, 60 nm). With a single 4,135-foot paved runway, LBX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from LBX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lubang.
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Field capability
ICAO
RPLU
IATA
LBX
FAA / Local
RPLU
Elevation
43 ft
Coordinates
13.8554° N · 120.1050° 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 43 ft, LBX sits lower than 51% of the 57 Philippines fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,135 ft
- 07/254,135 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,135 ft
LBX's 4,135 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 49nmMBOMamburao AirportMamburao
- 57nmSFSSubic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointOlongapo
- 60nmSGLDanilo Atienza Air BaseCavite
- 66nmMNLNinoy Aquino International AirportManila (Pasay)
- 84nmCRKClark International Airport / Clark Air BaseMabalacat
- 104nmUSUFrancisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) AirportCoron
Location
Open the full mapRPLU · Lubang Airport · Lubang, Philippines
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LBX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,664 nm | 11h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,674 nm | 11h 16m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,844 nm | 13h 59m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,129 nm | 14h 39m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,375 nm | 15h 14m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,393 nm | 15h 16m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,435 nm | 15h 22m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,474 nm | 15h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LBX?
- Lubang Airport's longest paved runway is 4,135 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 LBX?
- Lubang Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,135 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to LBX?
- The closest alternate is Mamburao Airport (MBO), about 49 nm away, followed by Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LBX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 15m (4,664 nm), Anchorage about 11h 16m (4,674 nm), Seattle about 13h 59m (5,844 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.