Manila International Airport (IATA code: MNL, ICAO code: RPLL), officially known as Ninoy Aquino International Airport, serves as the primary aviation gateway to the Philippines' National Capital Region. As one of the country's busiest airports, it connects millions of passengers to domestic and international destinations.
Key Airport Information:
- Official Name: Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Location: Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
- Time Zone: GMT+08:00
- Airport Type: Customs airport with city code designation for select flights
- Banking Hours: Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Major International Flight Routes
The airport offers numerous connections to key Asian destinations and beyond. Notable flight routes include:
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, Bangkok): PR730, PR732, 5J929
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE, Taipei): CI702, BR262
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN, Ho Chi Minh City): PR591, 5J751
- Other major destinations: Singapore Changi (SIN), Tokyo Haneda (HND), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
Cargo Operations and Support Services
The airport's cargo operations are supported by comprehensive freight networks like West Coast Cargo, which maintains data on over 40,000 global cities and airports. This system, updated with 2018 IATA data, provides essential information for airlines and freight forwarders including:
- Facility specifications
- Warehouse leasing information
- Destination airport requirements
West Coast Cargo's innovative search system allows users to query by:
- Country, city, or airport name
- Three-letter IATA codes
- Pinyin initials (unique Chinese character search functionality)
Registered members can access detailed customs clearance requirements through the platform's specialized features. The system serves as a one-stop solution for all air and sea transport queries, including:
- Air freight tracking
- Shipping company information
- Maritime transport monitoring
Growing Importance in Global Logistics
As international transport demands continue to rise, Manila International Airport's cargo services and infrastructure play an increasingly vital role. West Coast Cargo Network simultaneously enhances its global freight information platform to ensure:
- Operational efficiency
- Data accuracy
- User-friendly access
Whether for commercial aviation or freight transportation, Manila International Airport and its associated services remain an indispensable component of worldwide air networks.
