Airport code
MBT — Moises R. Espinosa Airport
MBT is the IATA code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport, an airport serving Masbate, Philippines. Its ICAO code is RPVJ, and it operates in the Asia/Manila time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 12.3697, 123.6301 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 49 ft (15 m).
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About Moises R. Espinosa Airport
Moises R. Espinosa Airport, also known as Masbate Airport, is the airport serving the general area of Masbate City, located in the province of Masbate in the Philippines. It is named for Moises R. Espinosa Sr., a former Representative of Masbate who was assassinated at the airport on March 17, 1989.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MBT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | RPVJ |
| Airport name | Moises R. Espinosa Airport |
| City | Masbate |
| Country | Philippines |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 12.3697 |
| Longitude | 123.6301 |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,199 ft (1,280 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
The IATA code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport is MBT.
What is the ICAO code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport?
The ICAO code for Moises R. Espinosa Airport is RPVJ.
Where is MBT airport located?
Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) is located in Masbate, Philippines.
What time zone is MBT in?
Moises R. Espinosa Airport operates in the Asia/Manila time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to MBT?
The nearest airport to Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) is Calbayog Airport (CYP) in Calbayog City, about 105 km away.
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