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Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base

Mabalacat, Pampanga Province (Philippines)

IATA: CRK ICAO: RPLC

Longest Active Runway

10,499 ft

3,200 meters

Field Elevation

484 ft

148 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

1 closed, Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

15.1860°, 120.5600°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#467 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#752 of 7558

Top 10.4% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Philippines)

#4 in PH

#4 of 60 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+5%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base's longest active runway measures 10,499 ft (3,200 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #467. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #752 worldwide (Top 10.4%) and #4 nationally in Philippines.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 484 ft (148 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 1 neighboring aerodromes, Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) lies just 48.7 NM away with a 12,261 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,499 ft (3,200 m)

At 10,499 ft (3,200 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
02R/20L	10,499 ft (3200m)	197 ft (60m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
02L/20R	10,499 ft (3200m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	❌ Unlighted	⛔ Closed

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila (Pasay))	`MNL`	48.7 NM (90.2 km)	12,261 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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