Your Infinite Flight Guide to NAIA (RPLL) 
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Welcome to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA);
The Philippines’ premier international gateway and one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia. This guide will help Infinite Flight pilots navigate RPLL with realistic procedures, taxi routes, and airspace awareness.
Detailed airport layout
List of operators in respective terminals
Full SID & STAR procedures
Runway lengths and specs
ENGLISH, FILIPINO, and BAYBAYIN for the aspiring Filipino avgeeks.
Active NOTAMs & advisories
Restricted and controlled airspace info
LETS GET STARTED!!!
English
GEN INFO 
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), ICAO code RPLL, is the primary international gateway to the Philippines and one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia. Located between the cities of Pasay and Parañaque, just south of Metro Manila, NAIA sits at an elevation of 75 feet above sea level and is uniquely positioned in the heart of a dense urban environment. This location creates both opportunities and challenges, as the airport serves as a lifeline for international connectivity while also facing limitations in expansion due to surrounding development.
HISTORY
The airport was originally established in 1948 on the grounds of the former Nichols Air Base. It was known simply as Manila International Airport (MIA) until 1987, when it was renamed in honor of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., who was assassinated at the airport in 1983. Over the decades, NAIA has evolved from a modest airfield into a major hub, reflecting the Philippines’ growth in tourism, commerce, and overseas employment.
SIGNIFICANCE
Today, NAIA handles over 45 million passengers per year, with flights spanning across Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe. It serves as the main hub for Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, as well as the base for Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia. The airport also hosts a wide range of foreign airlines, making it the most diverse and globally connected airport in the country. Cargo operations also play a critical role at NAIA, linking the Philippines’ export-driven economy to international markets.
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Filipino
PANGKALAHATAN NA IMPORMASYON
Ang Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), na may ICAO code na RPLL, ay ang pangunahing tarangkahan ng Pilipinas patungo sa mundo at isa sa mga pinakamahalagang paliparan sa Timog-Silangang Asya. Matatagpuan ito sa mga lungsod ng Pasay at Parañaque, sa timog ng Metro Manila, at nakapuwesto sa taas na 75 talampakan mula sa dagat. Napapalibutan ng masisikip na kalsada at mga kabahayan, ang paliparan ay sagisag ng koneksyon ng Pilipinas sa pandaigdigang lipunan.
KASAYSAYAN
Itinatag noong 1948 sa dating Nichols Air Base, una itong nakilala bilang Manila International Airport (MIA). Noong 1987, pinalitan ito ng pangalan upang parangalan si Senador Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., isang bayani ng demokrasya na pinaslang sa mismong paliparan noong 1983. Ang pagbabagong ito ng pangalan ay nagsilbing paalala na ang NAIA ay hindi lamang daanan ng mga eroplano kundi bahagi rin ng kasaysayang pampulitika ng bansa.
KAHALAGATAN
Sa kasalukuyan, ang NAIA ang pinaka-abalang paliparan sa Pilipinas, na tumatanggap ng mahigit 45 milyong pasahero kada taon. Dito nakabase ang Philippine Airlines, ang pambansang flag carrier, pati na rin ang Cebu Pacific at Philippines AirAsia. Nagsisilbi rin itong tahanan ng iba’t ibang banyagang airline mula Asya, Gitnang Silangan, Hilagang Amerika, at Europa. Para sa milyun-milyong Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), ang NAIA ang huling tanawin ng Inang Bayan bago umalis, at ang unang yakap ng Pilipinas kapag sila’y umuuwi.
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Baybayin
ᜄᜒᜌ᜔ᜎ᜔ ᜁᜈ᜔ᜉᜓ
ᜀᜅ ᜈᜒᜈᜓᜌ᜔ ᜀᜃᜓᜈᜒᜓ ᜁᜈ᜔ᜇᜈ᜔ᜌᜓ ᜀᜃ᜔ᜉ᜔ᜇᜇ᜔ (ᜈᜀᜁᜀ), ᜈ ᜋᜌ ᜁᜃᜀᜓ ᜃᜓᜇᜒ ᜈᜀ ᜇ᜔ᜉ᜔ᜎ᜔, ᜀᜌ ᜀᜅ ᜉᜒᜈᜑᜋ᜔ᜅ᜔ ᜉᜎᜒᜉᜇᜇ᜔ ᜅ ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜐ ᜀᜌ ᜀᜌ ᜀᜅ ᜋᜌᜈᜑᜇ᜔ ᜐ ᜆᜒᜋᜓᜅ-ᜐᜒᜎᜓᜅ᜔ ᜀᜐᜌ. ᜋᜆᜄᜓᜆᜄᜓᜈ ᜈᜀ ᜐ ᜎᜓᜈ᜔ᜄᜓᜐ᜔ ᜅ ᜉᜐᜌ᜔ ᜀᜌ ᜉᜇᜈ᜔᜵ᜃ᜔, ᜀᜌ ᜐᜃ᜔ᜐᜓᜇ᜔ ᜐ 75 ᜆᜎᜋ᜔ᜉ᜔ᜃ᜔ᜃ᜔ ᜋᜓᜎ ᜀᜇ᜔ᜅᜓ ᜐ ᜇᜒᜄ᜔. ᜈᜉᜎᜒᜄᜓᜈ᜔ ᜀᜌ ᜋᜐᜒᜃᜒᜉ ᜈ ᜃᜎᜇ᜔ ᜀᜌ ᜀᜅ ᜆᜒᜇᜇ᜔, ᜐᜌ᜔ᜄᜆ᜔ ᜀᜅ ᜆᜇ᜔ᜎ᜔ᜄᜆ᜔ᜅ᜔ ᜅ ᜅ᜔ᜃᜒᜇ᜔ᜈ᜔ ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜐ ᜀᜌ ᜇᜒᜄ᜔.
ᜃᜐᜌᜐ᜔ᜌᜈ᜔
ᜁᜆ᜔ᜆᜆᜄ ᜀᜅ ᜉᜎᜒᜉᜇᜈ᜔ ᜈᜓᜅᜓᜈ᜔ 1948 ᜐ ᜇ᜔ᜆᜒᜅ Nichols Air Base, ᜀᜌ ᜂᜈ ᜀᜃ᜔ᜌ᜔ ᜋᜑᜒᜇ᜔ ᜉᜎᜒᜈᜆ᜔ ᜉ᜔ᜉᜌᜈ ᜉ᜔ᜉ᜔ᜎᜒᜈ Manila International Airport (MIA). ᜈᜓᜅᜓᜈ᜔ 1987, ᜉ᜔ᜎᜒᜆᜈ᜔ ᜉ᜔ᜎᜆ ᜉ᜔ᜉᜌᜈ᜔ ᜀᜎᜌ ᜉ᜔ᜎᜒᜈᜆ ᜉ᜔ᜎᜆ᜔ ᜀᜌ᜔ ᜉ᜔ᜎᜆ ᜉ᜔ᜎᜆ᜔ᜈ ᜉ᜔ᜎᜆ᜔ Senador Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., ᜈᜓ ᜉᜒᜈᜐᜎᜋ ᜈᜓᜅᜓᜈ᜔ 1983 ᜐ ᜋᜑ᜔ᜋᜓᜈ᜔ᜄ ᜉᜎᜒᜉᜇᜈ᜔. ᜀᜅ ᜉᜄ᜔ᜊᜄᜅ᜔ ᜉ᜔ᜉᜌᜈ᜔ ᜈᜀ ᜀᜌ ᜋᜃᜐᜌᜐ᜔ᜌᜈ᜔ ᜆᜈ᜔ᜇ — ᜀᜅ NAIA ᜀᜌ ᜀᜌ ᜀᜅ ᜆᜓᜅ᜔ᜇᜈ᜔ ᜅ ᜋᜅ᜔ᜃᜓᜇ᜔, ᜃᜓᜈ᜔ᜇᜓ ᜉᜑᜌᜆᜓᜈ ᜉᜄ᜔ᜊ᜔ ᜅ ᜃᜐᜌᜐ᜔ᜌᜈ᜔ ᜀᜌ ᜎᜊᜈ ᜉ᜔ᜉᜌᜈ᜔ ᜆᜓᜈ ᜇᜒᜋᜓᜃᜓᜐᜌ.
ᜃᜑᜎᜄᜑᜈ᜔
ᜐ ᜃᜃᜓᜎᜓᜈ᜔ᜌᜓᜈ᜔, ᜀᜅ NAIA ᜀᜌ ᜉᜒᜈᜑᜋ᜔ᜅ᜔ ᜉᜒᜈᜑᜋ᜔ᜅ᜔ ᜉᜎᜒᜉᜇᜈ᜔ ᜐ ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜐ, ᜈᜓ ᜆᜓᜋᜆ᜔ᜃ᜔ᜅ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜅ ᜋᜑᜒᜇ 45 ᜋᜒᜎ᜔ᜌᜓᜅ᜔ ᜉᜐᜑᜒᜌᜓ ᜃᜇ ᜌᜓᜈ. ᜇᜒᜆᜓ ᜈᜃᜊᜐ ᜀᜅ Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, ᜀᜌ Philippines AirAsia, ᜉᜆᜒ ᜈᜓ ᜀᜅ ᜋᜑᜋᜅ᜔ ᜊᜌᜈ᜔ᜄ ᜀᜎᜒᜈ᜔ ᜋᜓᜎ ᜀᜐᜌ, ᜄᜒᜆ᜔ᜈᜅ᜔ ᜐᜒᜋᜒᜋᜓᜅ᜔, ᜑᜒᜎᜅ᜔ ᜀᜈ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜄᜓ, ᜀᜌ ᜂᜊ᜔ᜇᜓᜇ. ᜉᜇ ᜐ ᜋᜑᜒᜎᜓᜋ-ᜑᜒᜎᜓᜋᜓᜅ᜔ OFW, ᜀᜅ NAIA ᜀᜌ ᜀᜅ ᜑᜎᜒᜈ ᜆᜇᜈ᜔ᜌ ᜅ ᜁᜈᜅ ᜊᜌᜈ ᜊᜇ ᜂᜋᜎᜒᜐ ᜀᜌ ᜀᜅ ᜀᜎ᜔ᜊᜆ᜔ ᜌᜃᜉ ᜅ ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜐ ᜐ ᜃᜑᜈ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜅ ᜉᜄᜎᜒᜃ. ᜐ ᜃᜓᜄ᜔ᜎᜒᜋᜒᜆᜓᜇ ᜁᜐ᜔ᜉᜌᜐ᜔ᜀᜌ ᜑᜋᜈ ᜐ
English
Terminal 1 (International & Cargo Complex)
Opened in 1981, this was the original main terminal of NAIA, serving most international flights from the Middle East, Europe, and parts of Asia. It handles around 6 million passengers annually. Next to Terminal 1 is the NAIA Cargo Complex, housing facilities for major freight operators like Philippine Airlines Cargo, Cebu Pacific Cargo, DHL, FedEx, UPS, and other forwarders. This makes it the country’s air freight hub.
Terminal 2 (Centennial Terminal)
Inaugurated in 1999, Terminal 2 was originally built as the home of Philippine Airlines (PAL). Over time, it has expanded its role and today it is used by Sunlight Air, Royal Air, PAL Express, and AirAsia. Following the demolition of the old Terminal 4, Terminal 2 has become the new domestic hub of NAIA. It features two wings — one for domestic flights and another for international operations — and is also connected to nearby support buildings for cargo and airline administration.
Terminal 3 (NAIA T3)
The largest and most modern terminal, opened in 2008, it serves major domestic and international flights for airlines such as Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines, and ANA. With its wide concourses, modern amenities, and largest apron space, it can accommodate widebodies like the A350 and B777.
NOW DEMOLISHED Terminal 4 (Domestic Terminal)
The oldest and smallest, serving mainly low-cost domestic carriers like Sunlight Air and other provincial operators. Its facilities are basic, but it remains vital for short-haul domestic operations.
General Aviation Hangars
Located on the western side near Runway 13/31, these hangars serve private jets, charter operators, and flying schools. They are essential for business aviation and training flights.
Presidential & Military Aprons
On the southern edge near Villamor Air Base, this area is reserved for the Philippine Air Force, Presidential Airlift Wing, and official government aircraft.
Maintenance Aprons
Home to Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) and other MRO facilities, located east of the airport near Taxiway N. This is the hub for aircraft repair, checks, and overhauls for many regional and international airlines.
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Filipino
Terminal 1 (Internasyonal at Cargo Complex)
Binuksan noong 1981, ito ang orihinal na pangunahing terminal ng NAIA, na nagsisilbi para sa karamihan ng mga international flights mula Gitnang Silangan, Europa, at Asya. May kapasidad ito ng humigit-kumulang 6 milyong pasahero bawat taon. Katabi ng Terminal 1 ang NAIA Cargo Complex, kung saan nakalinya ang mga kompanya tulad ng PAL Cargo, Cebu Pacific Cargo, DHL, FedEx, UPS, at iba pa. Ito ang nagsisilbing sentro ng air freight ng bansa.
Terminal 2 (Centennial Terminal)
Binuksan noong 1999, ang Terminal 2 ay orihinal na itinayo para maging pangunahing tahanan ng Philippine Airlines (PAL). Sa paglipas ng panahon, lumawak ang gamit nito at ngayon ay pinaglilingkuran din nito ang mga airline gaya ng Sunlight Air, Royal Air, PAL Express, at AirAsia. Pagkatapos na ma-demolish ang lumang Terminal 4, nagsilbing bagong domestic hub ng NAIA ang Terminal 2. May dalawang pakpak ito — isa para sa mga domestic flights at isa para sa mga international flights — at konektado rin sa mga gusaling sumusuporta sa cargo at operasyon ng mga airline.
Terminal 3 (NAIA T3)
Pinakamalaki at pinakabago, binuksan noong 2008. Nagsisilbi ito sa malalaking domestic at international airlines gaya ng Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines, at ANA. Pinakamalawak ang apron at gates nito at kaya nitong tanggapin ang malalaking eroplano tulad ng A350 at B777.
Dating Terminal 4 (Domestic Terminal)
Pinakamatanda at pinakamaliit, ginagamit ng mga maliit at low-cost domestic airlines. Bagama’t simple ang pasilidad, nananatili itong mahalaga para sa mga probinsyal na ruta.
General Aviation Hangars
Nasa kanlurang bahagi malapit sa Runway 13/31. Dito naka-base ang mga pribadong eroplano, flying schools, at charter operators.
Presidential at Military Aprons
Nasa timog malapit sa Villamor Air Base, ginagamit ng Philippine Air Force at Presidential Airlift Wing.
Maintenance Aprons
Matatagpuan sa silangang bahagi, malapit sa Taxiway N, dito matatagpuan ang Lufthansa Technik Philippines at iba pang MRO facilities. Ito ang sentro ng maintenance at overhaul ng maraming airline.
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Baybayin
ᜆᜒᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜎ᜔ 1 (ᜁᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜈ᜔ᜐ᜔ᜌᜎ᜔ ᜀᜆ᜔ ᜃᜍᜓ ᜃᜳᜎ᜔ᜉᜒᜐ᜔)
ᜊᜒᜈᜓᜃᜓᜈ᜔ ᜈᜓᜅᜓᜌ᜔ 1981, ᜁᜆᜓ ᜀᜅ ᜂᜇ᜔ᜇᜒᜎᜒᜈ᜔ ᜆᜒᜐ᜔ᜆᜒᜆᜓᜅ ᜋᜄ᜔ᜌᜈ᜔ᜆᜎ᜔. ᜃᜆᜊᜒ ᜐ ᜆᜒᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜎ᜔ 1 ᜀᜅ NAIA Cargo Complex, ᜑᜄ᜔ᜇᜒ ᜀᜅ PAL Cargo, Cebu Pacific Cargo, DHL, FedEx, UPS.
ᜆᜒᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜎ᜔ 2 (Centennial Terminal)
ᜊᜒᜈᜓᜃᜓᜈ᜔ ᜈᜓᜅᜓᜌ᜔ 1999, ᜀᜅ ᜆᜒᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜎ᜔ 2 ᜀᜌ ᜂᜇᜒᜇᜒᜈᜒᜊᜓᜎ᜔ ᜋᜄ᜔ᜌ ᜋᜄ᜔ᜐᜒᜋ᜔ᜆᜓᜅ ᜐ Philippine Airlines (PAL). ᜐ ᜊᜓᜎ᜔ᜎᜋ᜔, ᜀᜌ ᜊᜅ᜔ᜃᜒᜈ᜔ᜐᜓᜋ᜔ᜐ ᜁᜆᜓ ᜋᜄ᜔ᜌ ᜋᜄ᜔ᜐᜒᜋ᜔ᜆᜓᜅ ᜐ Sunlight Air, Royal Air, PAL Express, ᜀᜆ AirAsia. ᜐ ᜆᜓᜋᜓᜅ ᜋᜒᜈᜓᜆ᜔ ᜐ ᜆᜒᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜎ᜔ 4, ᜀᜌ ᜀᜅ ᜂᜇᜒᜇᜒᜈᜒᜊᜓᜎ᜔ ᜐ domestic hub ᜀᜅ NAIA.
ᜆᜒᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜎ᜔ 3 (NAIA T3)
ᜊᜒᜈᜓᜃᜓᜈ᜔ ᜈᜓᜅᜓᜌ᜔ 2008. ᜀᜅ ᜊᜆᜓᜎ᜔ ᜆᜒᜐ᜔ᜆᜒᜆᜓᜅ ᜋᜄ᜔ᜌᜈ᜔ᜆᜎ᜔.
ᜆᜒᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜇ᜔ᜎ᜔ 4 (Domestic Terminal)
ᜊᜒᜈᜓᜃᜓᜈ᜔ ᜈᜓᜅᜓᜌ᜔ 1948. ᜁᜆᜓ ᜀᜆ᜔ ᜐ᜔ᜋᜒᜎᜓᜆ ᜆᜒᜐ᜔ᜆᜒᜆᜓᜅ ᜋᜄ᜔ᜌᜈ᜔ᜆᜎ᜔.
General Aviation Hangars
ᜊᜒᜈᜓᜃᜓᜈ᜔ ᜀᜆ᜔ ᜄᜓᜎ᜔ᜅ᜔ᜌᜒ.
Presidential at Military Aprons
ᜊᜒᜈᜓᜃᜓᜈ᜔ ᜀᜆ᜔ ᜆᜒᜋᜓᜅ᜔ ᜐ ᜊᜄ᜔ᜆᜒᜋ᜔.
Maintenance Aprons
ᜊᜒᜈᜓᜃᜓᜈ᜔ ᜀᜆ᜔ ᜐᜒᜎᜓᜅ᜔ᜄᜈ᜔, ᜑᜄ᜔ᜇᜒ ᜀᜅ Lufthansa Technik Philippines.
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English
Runway 06/24 – Main international runway (3,737 m). Used for heavy aircraft and most international departures/arrivals.
Runway 13/31 – Secondary runway (2,258 m). Handles smaller aircraft and domestic flights, often used during peak congestion.
Both runways are asphalt, equipped with ILS and approach lighting systems.
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Filipino
Runway 06/24 – Pangunahing international runway (3,737 m). Ginagamit ng malalaking eroplano at karamihan sa international flights.
Runway 13/31 – Pangalawang runway (2,258 m). Para sa mas maliliit na eroplano at domestic flights, lalo na sa oras ng kasiksikan.
Parehong asphalt at may ILS at approach lights.
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Baybayin
ᜇᜓᜋᜒᜐ᜔ 06/24 – ᜉᜅ᜔ᜑᜓᜈᜒᜅ᜔ ᜀᜃ᜔ᜃ ᜁᜈ᜔ᜆᜓ ᜎᜒᜆ᜔ (3,737 ᜋ)
ᜇᜓᜋᜒᜐ᜔ 13/31 – ᜉᜅ᜔ᜎᜓᜅ᜔ᜇ ᜇᜓᜋᜒᜐ᜔ (2,258 ᜋ)
ᜉᜇᜒᜉ᜔ ᜀᜐ᜔ᜉ᜔ᜎ᜔ᜆ ᜀᜆ ᜋᜌ᜔ ILS
English
Runway 31 Arrivals – Forbidden
All arrivals into Runway 31 are prohibited except for emergencies. The approach path is operationally unsafe due to terrain obstacles, airspace restrictions, and noise abatement procedures over dense residential areas.
Runway 13 Arrivals – Limited (Aircraft Size Restriction)
Only aircraft below the size of an Airbus A321neo are permitted to land or even use Runway 13. This means A320 family, regional jets, and turboprops may be allowed, while larger narrowbodies and widebodies are restricted. The limitation is due to airspace congestion, safety margins, and approach path constraints in the urban area.
Runway 13/31 Departures – Allowed
Departures from Runway 13 and 31 are permitted and regularly used. Aircraft may be assigned these runways for takeoff depending on wind direction, ATC sequencing, and operational needs.
General Note
Pilots must always check updated NOTAMs and coordinate with Manila Tower and Approach Control. Restrictions may change due to VIP movement, typhoon activity, or maintenance closures.
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Filipino
Runway 31 Arrivals – Bawal
Ipinagbabawal ang paglapag sa Runway 31. Ang approach na ito ay mapanganib dahil sa mga hadlang, noise abatement rules, at lapit sa mga tirahan.
Runway 13 Arrivals – Limitado (Batay sa Laki ng Eroplano)
Tanging mga eroplano na mas maliit sa Airbus A321neo ang maaaring lumapag sa Runway 13. Ibig sabihin, pinapayagan ang A320 family, regional jets, at turboprops, ngunit bawal ang mas malalaking eroplano gaya ng widebodies. Ang limitasyon ay dahil sa airspace congestion, kaligtasan ng approach path, at lapit sa mga urban area.
Runway 13/31 Departures – Pinapayagan
Pinapayagan ang mga departure mula sa Runway 13 at 31, depende sa direksyon ng hangin at instruction ng ATC.
Pangkalahatang Paalala
Dapat laging sumunod ang mga piloto sa pinakabagong NOTAMs at makipag-ugnayan sa Manila Tower at Approach Control. Maaaring magbago ang restrictions dahil sa VIP movement, bagyo, o runway maintenance.
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Baybayin
Runway 31 Arrivals – ᜊᜏᜎ᜔
ᜁᜉᜒᜈ᜔ᜄᜊ᜔ᜊᜏᜎ᜔ ᜀᜅ ᜉᜄᜎᜊᜃ ᜐ Runway 31.
Runway 13 Arrivals – ᜎᜒᜋᜒᜆ᜔ᜇᜓ (ᜋᜄ ᜎᜃᜒ)
ᜆᜐ᜔ᜄᜅ ᜋᜄ᜔ᜎᜒᜋ ᜐ Airbus A321neo ᜀᜅ ᜉᜄᜎᜊᜃ ᜐ Runway 13. ᜋᜄ ᜀᜌ A320 family, regional jets, turboprops.
Runway 13/31 – ᜉᜒᜈᜉᜌ᜔ᜌᜄᜈ᜔ (Departures)
ᜉᜒᜈᜉᜌ᜔ᜌᜄᜈ᜔ ᜀᜅ ᜆᜒᜃᜓᜉ ᜋᜓᜎᜓ 13 ᜀᜆ 31.
ᜉᜅ᜔ᜃᜎᜑᜅ᜔ᜆ᜔ ᜉᜀᜎ᜔ᜎᜀ
ᜑᜄ᜔ᜇᜒ ᜀᜅ ᜉᜒᜎᜆᜓ ᜋᜈᜒᜎ᜔ᜌ Tower ᜀᜆ Approach Control.
Photos
RWY 06 APP and/at DEP / RWY 31 DEP:
RWY 24 APP and/at DEP / RWY 13 APP at DEP
*green arrows, preferred direction
*pink lines, future taxiways to use
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SID/STAR/APP Table
| Type | Name | Runway(s) | Transition(s) / Fixes | Info | ILS / Visual |
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| SID | BETEL2R, SIRCA2R | 06 | — | RNAV RNP SID | RNAV |
| SID | BUCAL2R / 2V, DINNO2R / 2V, VERDE2R / 2V | 06 / 13 | — | RNAV RNP SID | RNAV |
| SID | ALPAS2R / 2V, CAB2R / 2V | 06 / 13 | — | RNAV RNP SID | RNAV |
| SID | IPATA2R / 2V / 2P / 4V, JOM2R / 2P, TIMON2R / 2V / 2P / 4V | 06 / 13 / 24 | — | RNAV RNP SID | RNAV |
| SID | HARBO1 | 31 | — | RNAV RNP SID | RNAV |
| STAR | ALBAT, BUCAL, CAB, CONDE, IBAGO, LAIYA, LUBAN, NABAL, POLIO, TADEL (3R / 5R / 7R) | 06 | Multiple transitions | RNAV STAR | RNAV |
| STAR | ALBAT, BUCAL, CAB, CONDE, IBAGO, LAIYA, LUBAN, NABAL, POLIO, TADEL (3P / 5P / 7P) | 24 | Multiple transitions | RNAV STAR | RNAV |
| STAR | ALBAT, BUCAL, CAB, IBAGO, LUBAN, NATIB, REPAT (1H) | 13 | — | RNAV STAR | RNAV |
| APP | ILS / LOC RWY 06 | 06 | IML 109.1, via MIA VOR | Standard CAT I | ILS / LOC |
| APP | ILS / LOC RWY 24 | 24 | — | Standard CAT I | ILS / LOC |
| APP | VOR RWY 06 | 06 | via MIA VOR | Conventional approach | VOR |
| APP | VOR RWY 13 | 13 | via MIA VOR | Conventional approach | VOR |
| APP | VOR RWY 24 | 24 | via MIA VOR | Conventional approach | VOR |
| APP | RNP RWY 06 | 06 | RNAV fixes | RNP procedure | RNAV |
| APP | RNP RWY 24 | 24 | RNAV fixes | RNP procedure | RNAV |
English
Ground (121.9 / 121.65 MHz)
Used for taxi instructions, pushback clearance, and movement on aprons and taxiways.
Tower (118.1 / 118.3 MHz)
Controls takeoff and landing clearances, runway crossings, and sequencing of arrivals and departures.
Approach (119.5 / 120.9 MHz)
Handles arrivals into Manila airspace, providing vectors, altitude assignments, and spacing for sequencing into final.
Departure (124.3 MHz)
Manages aircraft climbing out of Manila, handing them off to en-route centers.
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service – 128.3 MHz)
Broadcasts weather, active runways, and airport information. Pilots should always tune ATIS before contacting other frequencies.
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Filipino
Ground (121.9 / 121.65 MHz)
Ginagamit para sa pushback clearance, taxi instructions, at pag-iikot ng eroplano sa apron at taxiways.
Tower (118.1 / 118.3 MHz)
Responsable sa takeoff at landing clearance, pati na rin sa runway crossing at sequencing ng mga eroplano.
Approach (119.5 / 120.9 MHz)
Kumokontrol ng mga paparating na eroplano sa airspace ng Maynila, nagbibigay ng vector, altitude, at spacing.
Departure (124.3 MHz)
Para sa lumilipad palabas na eroplano, bago i-handover sa en-route control.
ATIS (128.3 MHz)
Nagbibigay ng lagay ng panahon, aktibong runway, at airport info. Laging makinig dito bago makipag-ugnayan sa Ground o Tower.
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Baybayin
Ground (121.9 / 121.65 MHz)
ᜄ᜔ᜇᜓᜈ᜔ᜇ – ᜀᜆ᜔ ᜉᜓᜐ᜔ᜊᜃ᜔, ᜆᜊᜒ ᜀᜆ ᜐ taxiways.
Tower (118.1 / 118.3 MHz)
ᜆᜏᜒᜇ – ᜆᜒᜃᜓᜉ ᜀᜆ ᜎᜆᜈ᜔ᜇᜒᜅ, ᜀᜆ runway sequencing.
Approach (119.5 / 120.9 MHz)
ᜀᜉᜓᜇᜆ᜔ᜎ – ᜉᜄᜓᜎᜄ᜔ᜊᜒ ᜐᜅ ᜀᜎᜎᜒᜈᜓ ᜀᜆᜎᜒᜇ᜔ᜆᜓ.
Departure (124.3 MHz)
ᜇᜉ᜔ᜉᜇᜓᜇ – ᜉᜓᜐ᜔ᜊᜄ᜔ᜊᜒ ᜐ ᜎᜓᜋᜓᜎᜒᜉᜈ᜔.
ATIS (128.3 MHz)
ᜀᜆᜒᜐ – ᜊᜒᜈ᜔ᜄᜄ᜔ᜊᜒ ᜐᜅ ᜑᜅ᜔ᜇᜓᜅ, ᜀᜆ᜔ᜃᜒᜊ᜔ᜌ᜔ runway.
English
Class C Airspace
NAIA (RPLL) sits within Manila’s Class C controlled airspace, extending roughly 40 NM with layered vertical limits. Pilots must establish two-way communication and receive clearance before entry.
Altitude Restrictions
Standard transition altitude is 11,000 ft. Within the terminal area, arrivals and departures are sequenced with strict altitude separations due to nearby terrain and traffic density.
Proximity to Other Airports
Manila is surrounded by multiple airfields (Sangley, Subic, Clark, Basa, Villamor). Traffic coordination is essential to avoid conflicts.
Restricted Zones
Areas over Malacañang Palace, Villamor Air Base, and Sangley Naval Base are strictly prohibited for civilian overflight.
Noise & Size Limits
Runway 13/31 is limited to aircraft up to A321neo size; arrivals on 31 are forbidden, and arrivals on 13 are restricted.
VFR Corridors
VFR flights must remain within published corridors, generally over Manila Bay, to stay clear of controlled approaches.
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Filipino
Class C Airspace
Ang NAIA (RPLL) ay nasa loob ng Class C controlled airspace ng Maynila na umaabot ng halos 40 NM. Kinakailangang may dalawang-way na komunikasyon at clearance bago pumasok.
Altitude Restrictions
Ang transition altitude ay 11,000 ft. Mahigpit ang altitude separation sa terminal area dahil sa dami ng trapiko at kalapitan ng bundok at iba pang paliparan.
Proximidad sa Ibang Paliparan
Napapalibutan ang Maynila ng Sangley, Subic, Clark, Basa, at Villamor, kaya kinakailangan ang maayos na koordinasyon.
Restricted Zones
Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang paglipad sa ibabaw ng Malacañang, Villamor Air Base, at Sangley Naval Base.
Noise at Laki ng Eroplano
Limitado sa A321neo pababa ang maaaring gumamit ng Runway 13/31. Hindi pinapayagan ang arrivals sa 31 at limitado sa 13.
VFR Corridors
Ang VFR flights ay kailangang manatili sa itinalagang corridor, kadalasan sa ibabaw ng Manila Bay.
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Baybayin
Class C Airspace
ᜀᜅ NAIA (RPLL) ᜀᜌ ᜀᜅ Class C ᜀᜌ᜔ᜐ᜔ᜉᜌᜒᜐ᜔, ᜋᜆᜄᜒᜈ᜔ ᜈ᜔ᜋ᜔ 40 NM.
Altitude Restrictions
ᜀᜅ ᜆᜓᜐ᜔ᜌᜒᜈ᜔ᜆ᜔ ᜀᜎ᜔ᜆᜒᜆ᜔ᜇᜓ ᜀᜌ 11,000 ft.
ᜃᜎᜉᜒᜆᜈ᜔ ᜐ ᜁᜊᜅ ᜉᜎᜒᜉᜇᜈ᜔
ᜐᜅᜎᜒ, Subic, Clark, Basa, ᜀᜆ Villamor.
Restricted Zones
ᜊᜓᜎ᜔ ᜀᜆ ᜀᜎᜒᜊᜅ᜔ ᜐ Malacañang, Villamor, ᜀᜆ Sangley.
Noise / Size Limit
ᜀᜎᜒᜋᜒᜆᜓ ᜀᜅ 13/31 ᜐ A321neo ᜀᜆ ᜊᜓᜎ᜔.
VFR Corridors
ᜀᜅ VFR ᜋᜆᜈᜆᜒᜎ᜔ᜈ᜔ ᜐ corridor ᜐ ᜋᜒᜈᜎ ᜊᜌ᜔.
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English
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Primary Route – Manila Bay
- VFR flights are generally routed over Manila Bay, west of Runway 06/24 and 13/31, to avoid interference with IFR arrivals and departures.
- Expect altitude assignment below 2,500 ft when inside the control zone.
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North Corridor (towards Bulacan/Clark)
- Flights departing northbound are directed to stay west of the Pasig River and continue over Manila Bay before turning inland.
- Avoid Malacañang and Villamor restricted zones.
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South Corridor (towards Cavite/Batangas)
- VFR flights southbound are routed along the coastal line past Cavite, avoiding Sangley Point and naval base restrictions.
- Noise abatement applies—avoid direct overflight of dense residential areas.
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Transition Altitudes
- Maintain 1,500–2,500 ft within the CTR.
- For extended VFR beyond 15–20 NM, expect climb clearance to 4,500–5,500 ft depending on direction (east/west rule).
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Coordination
- Mandatory contact with RPLL Tower / Approach when within the TMA.
- Squawk 1200 (or as assigned) when outside controlled airspace.
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Filipino
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Pangunahing Ruta – Manila Bay
- Kadalasan, ang mga VFR flight ay dinadaan sa Manila Bay upang hindi makaistorbo sa IFR arrivals at departures.
- Inaasahang nasa ibaba ng 2,500 ft kapag nasa control zone.
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Hilagang Corridor (patungong Bulacan/Clark)
- Kailangang manatili kanluran ng Pasig River at sa ibabaw ng Manila Bay bago lumiko papasok sa lupa.
- Iwasan ang restricted zones ng Malacañang at Villamor.
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Timog Corridor (patungong Cavite/Batangas)
- Dinadaan sa kahabaan ng baybayin patungong Cavite, iwas sa Sangley Point at naval base.
- May noise abatement, kaya bawal dumaan sa ibabaw ng masisikip na tirahan.
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Altitude
- Panatilihin sa 1,500–2,500 ft habang nasa CTR.
- Para sa extended VFR higit 20 NM, maaaring umakyat hanggang 4,500–5,500 ft depende sa direksyon.
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Koordinasyon
- Kinakailangang makipag-ugnayan sa RPLL Tower / Approach kapag nasa TMA.
- Gumamit ng squawk 1200 (o ayon sa itinalaga) kapag nasa labas ng controlled airspace.
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Baybayin
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Pangunahing Ruta – Manila Bay
- ᜀᜅ VFR ᜀᜌ᜔ ᜋᜆᜄᜒᜈ᜔ ᜐ Manila Bay, ᜋᜄ᜔ᜌᜓᜆ ᜀᜆ IFR.
- ᜀᜌ᜔ ᜀᜃᜓ ᜈᜐ᜔ < 2,500 ft.
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Hilaga – Bulacan/Clark
- ᜋᜆᜈᜆᜒᜎ᜔ ᜃᜈᜎᜓᜇᜈ ᜐ Pasig River, ᜀᜆ ᜋᜒᜈᜎ ᜊᜌ᜔.
- ᜀᜃᜓ ᜊᜓᜎ᜔ ᜐ Malacañang, Villamor.
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Timog – Cavite/Batangas
- ᜀᜅ ruta ᜐ ᜊᜌᜊᜌ᜔ᜈ, ᜀᜆ Sangley Point.
- ᜊᜓᜎ᜔ ᜀᜆ ᜈᜓᜌ᜔ᜐ ᜀᜊ᜔ᜆ᜔ᜈ᜔.
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Altitude
- 1,500–2,500 ft (CTR).
- 4,500–5,500 ft (extended).
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Koordinasyon
- ᜀᜅ Tower/Approach ᜐ RPLL.
- Squawk 1200.
English
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Runway 24 Approaches (VOR & RNP)
- Telephone poles located 0.29 NM from threshold 24 penetrate the visual segment surface by about 10–14 ft.
- Effect: Slightly higher minimums but runway remains fully operational for landings.
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Runway 13 Approaches (VOR 13)
- A building (elev. 273 ft) located 0.68 NM before the displaced threshold 13 penetrates the surface by 128 ft.
- Additional signage also penetrates slightly.
- Effect: Minimums raised (OCA 770 ft). Landings permitted but restricted to conditions with good visibility and approved aircraft/crews.
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Runway 31
- No published instrument approach due to multiple urban obstacles and terrain along the final approach path.
- Effect: Landings prohibited on RWY 31 except for emergencies. RWY 31 is departure-only.
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General
- Surrounding Manila airspace is dense with high-rise buildings, poles, and signage close to final approach paths.
- Noise-sensitive areas (Makati, Taguig, Parañaque) require strict abatement compliance.
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Filipino
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Runway 24 Approaches (VOR at RNP)
- May mga poste ng kuryente na matatagpuan 0.29 NM mula sa threshold 24, lumalagpas ng mga 10–14 ft sa visual segment surface.
- Epekto: Bahagyang mas mataas ang minimums pero ligtas at ginagamit pa rin para sa arrivals.
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Runway 13 Approaches (VOR 13)
- May gusali (elev. 273 ft) na nasa 0.68 NM bago ang displaced threshold 13, lumalagpas ng 128 ft.
- May mga karatula rin na lumalagpas ng kaunti.
- Epekto: Mas mataas ang minimums (OCA 770 ft). Pinapayagan ang arrivals pero limitado lamang at sa malinaw na kondisyon.
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Runway 31
- Walang published na instrument approach dahil sa maraming gusali at hadlang sa final path.
- Epekto: Bawal ang arrivals sa RWY 31 maliban na lang sa emergency. RWY 31 ay para lamang sa departures.
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Pangkalahatan
- Mataas ang densidad ng mga gusali at poste sa paligid ng approach paths ng NAIA.
- May mga noise-sensitive na lugar tulad ng Makati, Taguig, at Parañaque na dapat iwasan.
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Baybayin
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ᜎᜑ᜔ᜈ᜔ 24 (VOR at RNP)
- ᜋᜌ᜔ ᜉᜓᜐ᜔ᜆᜒ ᜈ ᜃᜓᜇ᜔ᜌᜒᜈ᜔ ᜋᜆᜄᜓᜆᜈ᜔ 0.29 NM ᜋᜓᜎ ᜐ ᜆᜓᜄ᜔ᜎᜇ᜔ 24, ᜎᜓᜋᜎᜄ᜔ᜉᜐ ᜎᜎᜓᜋ᜔ᜉᜈ᜔ 10–14 ft.
- ᜁᜉ᜔ᜃᜓ: ᜋᜐ᜔ ᜋᜐ ᜆᜓᜃᜒᜎ ᜐ ᜋᜒᜈᜒᜋ᜔ᜈᜓᜐ ᜉᜒᜈ᜔ᜌ ᜑᜒᜎᜒᜐ.
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ᜎᜑ᜔ᜈ᜔ 13 (VOR 13)
- ᜋᜌ᜔ ᜄᜓᜐᜎᜒ (273 ft) ᜋᜆᜄᜓᜆᜈ᜔ 0.68 NM ᜊᜓᜎ᜔ ᜐ ᜆᜓᜄ᜔ᜎᜇ᜔ 13, ᜎᜓᜋᜎᜄ᜔ᜉᜐ 128 ft.
- ᜋᜌ᜔ ᜃᜇᜆᜓᜎ᜔ ᜉᜒᜈ᜔ ᜎᜓᜋᜎᜄ᜔ᜉᜐ.
- ᜁᜉ᜔ᜃᜓ: ᜋᜐ᜔ ᜋᜐ ᜆᜓᜃᜒᜎ ᜐ ᜋᜒᜈᜒᜋ᜔ᜈᜓᜐ (OCA 770 ft).
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ᜎᜑ᜔ᜈ᜔ 31
- ᜏᜎᜅ᜔ instrument approach ᜋᜅ᜔ᜊᜓᜎ ᜐ ᜋᜆᜄ᜔ᜄᜓᜎᜒ ᜋᜅ᜔ ᜄᜓᜐᜎᜒ.
- ᜁᜉ᜔ᜃᜓ: ᜊᜓᜏᜎ ᜁᜇ᜔ᜇᜒᜇ᜔ ᜐ RWY 31 ᜋᜎᜋᜆ ᜐ ᜁᜋ᜔ᜇᜓᜇᜒᜐ᜔ᜌ. RWY 31 = ᜊᜓᜄ᜔ᜎᜓᜈ᜔ ᜐ departures.
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ᜉᜅ᜔ᜃᜎᜑᜆᜈ᜔
- ᜋᜆᜑ᜔ᜐ ᜁᜇ᜔ᜈᜒᜐᜒᜇ᜔ ᜋᜅ᜔ ᜄᜓᜐᜎᜒ ᜋᜅ᜔ ᜉᜓᜐ᜔ᜆᜒ ᜐ ᜀᜉᜓᜌ᜔ᜌᜒ.
- ᜋᜌ᜔ noise-sensitive ᜎᜓᜎ᜔ ᜆᜄ᜔ᜃᜒᜈ᜔, Makati, Parañaque.
English
NAIA (RPLL) is the busiest airport in the Philippines and one of the most complex in Infinite Flight. With short runways, tight airspace, and heavy traffic, it offers realistic challenges for pilots. Whether domestic or international, flights here test both planning and execution. Safe skies, pilots!”
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Filipino
Ang NAIA (RPLL) ang pinakaabala at pinakamahirap na paliparan sa Pilipinas, sa totoong buhay at sa Infinite Flight. Dahil sa dami ng terminal, nagkakrus na runway, at limitadong himpapawid, kailangan ng maingat na pagpaplano at eksaktong paglipad. Ito ang pangunahing pintuan ng bansa at sentro ng aviation.
Sa Infinite Flight, mararanasan mo ang hirap ng operasyon sa Maynila—mula sa SID/STAR, VFR corridors, hanggang sa mga NOTAM. Para sa mga domestic o international na biyahe, nagbibigay ang RPLL ng tunay na hamon at karanasan. Maligayang paglapag, mga piloto!
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Baybayin
ᜀᜅ ᜉᜄᜎᜒᜉᜇ ᜉᜉᜐᜓᜃ ᜀᜆ ᜉᜎᜊᜐ ᜈ RPLL ᜀᜌ ᜉᜒᜅ᜔ᜄ᜔ ᜑᜋᜓᜈ ᜀᜆ ᜃᜇ᜔ᜅᜈ᜔ ᜉ᜔ᜎᜒᜆᜓ ᜐ Infinite Flight. ᜉᜎᜒᜈ᜔ᜅ ᜉᜒᜃᜐ ᜀᜊᜎᜅ ᜉᜎᜒᜉᜇᜈ ᜐ ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜐ, ᜀᜅ NAIA ᜀᜌ ᜉᜒᜈᜆᜓᜈ ᜈ ᜉᜓᜎᜒᜉᜒᜐ ᜀᜆ ᜐᜒᜌᜅ ᜑᜓᜋᜀᜑᜓᜅ ᜈ ᜉᜒᜃᜐ ᜂ international ᜀᜆ domestic ᜉᜎᜒᜉᜆ.
ᜐ Infinite Flight, ᜀᜆᜓ ᜈᜅ᜔ᜃ᜔ᜑᜒᜆᜓᜈ ᜀᜆ ᜋᜆᜒᜈ᜔ᜇᜒᜅ ᜆᜇ᜔ᜑᜓᜃ᜔, ᜋᜇᜎ᜔ᜆ ᜐ ᜀᜃ᜔ᜆᜒᜊᜒᜃ᜔ ATC, ᜀᜆ ᜋᜅ ᜃᜇ᜔ᜆᜓᜑᜅ᜔ ᜐ ᜋᜆ᜔ᜎᜓᜅᜒᜃ᜔ ᜉᜓᜄ᜔ᜎᜒᜆ.
Thanks for correcting me!