Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (ICAO: RPLL / IATA: MNL)
Location (City, Country)
Manila, Philippines
Airport Type & Size
Primary international gateway of the Philippines, handling over 45 million passengers annually (pre-COVID). Features 2 intersecting runways (06/24 and 13/31), with Runway 06/24 being the primary one (3,737 meters long). The airport supports widebody aircraft such as the B777, A350, and even occasional A380 charters.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
MNL is a strategic hub in Southeast Asia and a gateway between the Pacific, East Asia, and the Middle East. Its mix of local carriers, international long-haul flights, and regional low-cost traffic makes it ideal for gameplay variety. The airport also presents operational challenges like runway congestion and tropical weather, adding depth and realism to the WOA experience.
Major Airlines & Routes
• Philippine Airlines (Flag Carrier) – Long-haul routes to Los Angeles, New York, London, Vancouver, Sydney
• Cebu Pacific – Extensive domestic and international LCC network to Southeast Asia, China, Australia
• AirAsia Philippines – Regional low-cost flights to Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia
• Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines – Daily flights to the Middle East and beyond
• ANA, Korean Air, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines – High-frequency regional connections
• United Airlines – Nonstop to San Francisco
MNL connects to over 50 international destinations and 30 domestic cities.
Airlines Operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL)
Philippine-based Airlines:
- Philippine Airlines (PR) – Flag carrier; operates international long-haul and domestic routes
- PAL Express – Subsidiary of PAL for domestic/regional routes
- Cebu Pacific (5J) – Largest low-cost carrier in the Philippines
- Cebgo (DG) – Regional arm of Cebu Pacific
- Philippines AirAsia (Z2) – Part of the AirAsia Group
- AirSWIFT (T6) – Boutique carrier serving island destinations
- Royal Air Philippines – Charter and scheduled domestic flights
- Sunlight Air – New carrier focused on tourism destinations
International Airlines:
• AirAsia (AK) – Malaysia
• Air China (CA) – China
• Air Niugini (PX) – Papua New Guinea
• All Nippon Airways (NH) – Japan
• Asiana Airlines (OZ) – South Korea
• Cathay Pacific (CX) – Hong Kong
• China Airlines (CI) – Taiwan
• China Eastern Airlines (MU) – China
• China Southern Airlines (CZ) – China
• Delta Air Lines (DL) – United States
• Emirates (EK) – United Arab Emirates
• Ethiopian Airlines (ET) – Ethiopia
• Etihad Airways (EY) – United Arab Emirates
• EVA Air (BR) – Taiwan
• Gulf Air (GF) – Bahrain
• Hong Kong Airlines (HX) – Hong Kong
• Jeju Air (7C) – South Korea
• Jetstar Asia Airways (3K) – Singapore
• Jetstar Japan (GK) – Japan
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) – Netherlands
• Korean Air (KE) – South Korea
• Kuwait Airways (KU) – Kuwait
• Malaysia Airlines (MH) – Malaysia
• Oman Air (WY) – Oman
• Qantas (QF) – Australia
• Qatar Airways (QR) – Qatar
• Royal Brunei Airlines (BI) – Brunei
• Saudia (SV) – Saudi Arabia
• Scoot (TR) – Singapore
• Singapore Airlines (SQ) – Singapore
• STARLUX Airlines (JX) – Taiwan
• Thai Airways (TG) – Thailand
• Turkish Airlines (TK) – Turkey
• United Airlines (UA) – United States
• Vietnam Airlines (VN) – Vietnam
• XiamenAir (MF) – China
Unique Features or Challenges
•Intersecting runways limit simultaneous operations|
•One of Asia’s most congested airspaces|
•Tropical climate with frequent typhoons and heavy rains|
•Four passenger terminals (T1–T4) not connected by airside transfers|
•Terminal assignments often change, causing operational complexity|
•Heavy mix of legacy, cargo, and budget airlines|
•Limited runway separation requires high ATC coordination|
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Wikipedia: Ninoy Aquino International Airport - WikipediaOfficial website: https://www.miaa.gov.ph
Runway layout map: Google Maps
