The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has announced the completion of the repair works on the Davao International Airport’s runway. (DIA)
“Flight operations at the airport are set to return to normal following the substantial completion of runway repairs on Wednesday, May 8,” the CAAP said in a statement.
The remaining works on the runway were completed on May 7, and an inspection was conducted to check all completed segments of the asphalt overlay repair.
CAAP Area Center 11 manager Rex Obcena said some portions require minor rectifications, and work will be conducted during the daytime when there are no flights, in close coordination with the air traffic control tower.
The Notice to Airmen for this project was scheduled to be lifted on Thursday, May 9, or once all remaining concerns are adequately addressed. This is ahead of the original target date of May 31.
Since April 8, the DIA runway has been closed for four hours each day, from midnight to 4 a.m. to expedite the rehabilitation process. This involves a 1,200 square meter affected area, including the removal of two-inch thick damaged asphalt pavement, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, laying of hot bituminous asphalt mixture, and repainting of existing runway markings.
