Ninoy Aquino International Airport / Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base

Manila / Ninoy Aquino Intl

RPLL · MNL

1937-

3.5 nm S of Manila, Manila

14.508647, 121.019581 · 75 feet

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Ninoy Aquino International Airport, C-5 Road Extension, Santo Niño, Parañaque District 1, Parañaque, Southern Manila District, Metro Manila, 1705, Philippines

Nearby Locations

		Km
Philippine AF Museum		0.8	359°
Museo Pambata		9.1	330°
Danilo Atienza Air Base	RPLS	12.5	263°
Manila Harbour		13.0	327°
Basilio Fernando Air Base	RPUL	62.8	170°
Basa AB	RPUF	77.7	313°

It was occupied by the Japanese during World War II and was handed over to the Philippine Government around 1948 by the US authorities. A runway for international movements was built in 1953 and in 1961, further work produced a new control tower and international terminal, when it became Manila International. A major expansion was planned in 1973 and work eventually began in mid 1978 on one of the options.

Originally opened by the USAAF as Nichols Field. The Manilla International Air Terminal moved here in 1948 from a site on the ex Nielson Field at nearby Makati.

Col. Jesus A Villamor Air Base of the Philippines Air Force is also located at the airport, just north of the main runway intersection.

News

Philippine Air Force Adds First Two Subaru Bell 412EPX Helicopters

May 24, 2026 · Philippine Air Force (PAF) officially accepted its first two of eight Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters, strengthening the country’s tactical helilift and multi-role military aviation capabilities.
Night Vision Lighting for Philippines’ Bell 412

Jun 6, 2019 · Texas-based REBTECH installed Night Vision Lighting on two legacy Bell 412HP of the Philippines Air Force’ Presidential Airlift Wing. The work was completed at their homebase at Villamor air base
Helicopter Charter in Southeast Asia

Apr 11, 2019 · Singapore-based Ascent launched its urban air mobility helicopter ride-sharing platform with Philippines operator INAEC to make commuting more efficient in the traffic-congested capital and connecting major cities
PhilJets Received H145

Feb 5, 2018 · Last December 14th, PhilJets’ new H145 / EC145T2 arrived at the company’s hangar at Manila Domestic Airport. The new twin-engine opens up possibilities to offer new services in the Philippines
Eight and Final Bell 412EP Delivered to the Philippines

Aug 17, 2015 · Bell Helicopter announced the final delivery and acceptance of eight Bell 412EP helicopters to the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) during the flag raising ceremony at the Villamor Air Base.

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