Moises R. Espinosa Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Masbate, Philippines. Its IATA code is MBT and its ICAO code is RPVJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 4,199 ft (1,280 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Manila time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MBT
- ICAO code
- RPVJ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 49 ft (15 m)
- Coordinates
- 12.3697, 123.6301
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,199 ft · 1,280 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Moises R. Espinosa Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DRP Bicol International Airport | Legazpi, Philippines | 83 km · 52 mi |
| CYP Calbayog Airport | Calbayog City, Philippines | 105 km · 65 mi |
| CRM Catarman National Airport | Catarman, Philippines | 110 km · 68 mi |
| RXS Roxas Airport | Roxas City, Philippines | 128 km · 80 mi |
| WNP Naga Airport | Naga, Philippines | 141 km · 88 mi |
| VRC Virac Airport | Virac, Philippines | 148 km · 92 mi |
| KLO Kalibo International Airport | Kalibo, Philippines | 157 km · 98 mi |
| TBH Tugdan Airport | Tablas Island, Philippines | 168 km · 104 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MBT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,487 | 1,545 | 1,343 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 3,046 | 1,893 | 1,645 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,157 | 1,962 | 1,705 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,133 | 3,190 | 2,772 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,917 | 3,677 | 3,195 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,256 | 4,509 | 3,918 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,506 | 5,907 | 5,133 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,657 | 6,622 | 5,754 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,090 | 6,891 | 5,988 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,118 | 6,909 | 6,003 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,139 | 6,921 | 6,015 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,686 | 7,261 | 6,310 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,854 | 8,609 | 7,481 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,099 | 8,761 | 7,613 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,153 | 8,794 | 7,642 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,401 | 11,434 | 9,936 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 122.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
The IATA code of Moises R. Espinosa Airport is MBT and its ICAO code is RPVJ.
Where is Moises R. Espinosa Airport located?
Moises R. Espinosa Airport is in Masbate, Masbate Province, Philippines, at 12.3697, 123.6301.
What time zone is Moises R. Espinosa Airport in?
Moises R. Espinosa Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Manila. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 4,199 ft (1,280 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bicol International Airport (DRP), about 83 km (52 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.