Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
ICAO Code
RPLT
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport is a very small regional airstrip serving Itbayat Island (Batanes). Passenger volumes are very low and services are limited to small turboprop aircraft operated by local carriers; the facility handles inter-island connections rather than scheduled long-haul flights. The airport layout is a single small terminal/arrival building adjacent to a single runway with basic passenger facilities and short walking distances between curb and check-in.

Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport
Elevation: 99 m
20.7225, 121.8100

Terminal Guide for Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport #

The airport has a single, compact terminal building with basic check-in, a small waiting area and a short apron for parking light aircraft. There are no airside lounges or extensive commercial facilities; boarding is usually by walking across the apron. Customs/immigration are not present for international arrivals - the airport handles domestic inter-island flights only.

Getting to and From Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport #

Ground options are very limited; travel to the village is short and typically done by local tricycle or hired vehicle. Expect a few minutes’ ride from the airstrip to the main settlement; there is no formal public-transport network serving the terminal.

  • Taxi / local tricycle: Short rides into the main village; fares are low and usually paid in cash. Expect under 10 minutes.
  • Walking: The island airstrip is close to the town; some travellers walk with carry-on luggage depending on weather and suitcase size.
  • Driving / rental: No commercial car-rental desks at the airport; if you need a vehicle arrange through your guesthouse in advance.

Facilities at Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport #

Facilities are minimal - expect only the essentials. The terminal provides basic seating and shelter; food, shops and service facilities are very limited or absent.

  • Lounges: None; no Priority Pass or airline lounges.
  • Food & drink: Possibly a small kiosk or local vendor; most passengers purchase food in town.
  • Wi‑Fi / charging: No reliable public Wi‑Fi; charging points are not guaranteed - carry a power bank.
  • Luggage storage / showers: Not available.
  • Accessibility: Basic ramp access may exist but services for reduced-mobility passengers are limited; notify carrier in advance for assistance.

Hotels and Layovers at Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport #

Nearby accommodation is in Itbayat town; there are no on-site airport hotels. Local guesthouses and small inns (homestays) are the usual options a short ride from the airstrip. For long layovers expect to stay in town - there are no official transit hotels or day rooms at the airport.

Tips for Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport #

  • Flights are weather-dependent - services to/from Itbayat are small turboprops and are frequently delayed or cancelled in rough weather; plan buffer time for connections.
  • Bring cash - the airport and local shops often do not accept cards; ATMs are not guaranteed on the island.
  • Light luggage only - operators enforce strict weight and hand-luggage limits; label bags and be prepared to repack at check-in.

Weather & Climate near Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport #

Climate

Itbayat Jorge Abad Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2630 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
AprilMarchFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 24°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 25°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (171 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (218 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (254 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (281 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

281 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

321 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (339 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

339 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (279 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
22° 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

279 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 25°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

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