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RPMZ/ZAM METAR & TAF Zamboanga International Airport

Zamboanga, Zamboanga CityElevation 33 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR29 min old
Ceiling 30,000 ft, visibility 4.97 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
VRB@2
steady
VISIBILITY
4.97 SM
8 km
CEILING
30,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,358 ft
+1,325 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1500Z (11:00 PM local) · 29 min old

RPMZ is currently MVFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Visibility is 4.97 statute miles. The ceiling is 30,000 feet AGL. The main issue is visibility 4.97 sm (mvfr).

WIND
Variable at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
4.97 statute miles
8 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 30,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
26°C / 25°C
79°F / 77°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.91 inHg
1012.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW VIS
Visibility 4.97 SM (MVFR).

Codes in this report: FEW BKN RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
A2991
altimeter 29.91 inches of mercury
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1100Z (7:00 PM local) · valid to 1200Z (8:00 PM local)

RPMZ forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 18Z with MVFR possible (CB). Best period is 18Z to 00Z (MVFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

MVFR
MVFR
MVFR
MVFR
MVFR
1200Z8:00 PM1648Z12:48 AM2136Z5:36 AM0224Z10:24 AM0712Z3:12 PM1200Z8:00 PM

Codes in this report: FEW SCT TEMPO BKN BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind variable at 2 kt, visibility 4.97 SM, ceiling 30,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW0927VRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 kt
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

09/27
Dimensions
8,560 x 144 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,358 ft
Pressure altitude
43 ft
Field elevation
33 ft MSL
Temperature
26°C (79°F)
Dewpoint
25°C (77°F)
Altimeter
29.91 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0933Z 5:33 PM
Sunrise
2138Z 5:38 AM
Loggable night
0954Z (5:54 PM local) → 2117Z (5:17 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0933Z (5:33 PM local) → 2138Z (5:38 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1033Z (6:33 PM local) → 2038Z (4:38 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Zamboanga International Airport is in Zamboanga, Zamboanga City. Field elevation 33 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATARPMZ / ZAM
RegionZamboanga City
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates6.9224, 122.0600
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.7
APP
APP
124
RDO
FSS
123.5
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

PH-0162 Edwin Andrews Air Force Base Heliport
0 NM E
PH-0161 Naval Station Romulo Espaldon Heliport
1 NM W
PH-0519 Western Mindanao Community Hospital Heliport
1 NM W
PH-0726 NGCP Pitogo Substation Heliport
4 NM W
PH-0697 Limo-ok (LARBECO) Airstrip
18 NM S
PH-0694 Tumahubong Airstrip
27 NM S
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗RPMZ on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does RPMZ have a METAR?
Yes. RPMZ has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does RPMZ have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for RPMZ; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at RPMZ?
RPMZ sits at 33 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for RPMZ?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.