The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said the Tacloban Airport will implement temporary operational hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 2 to August 2 due to scheduled maintenance repairs on the runway.
The runway repair will affect 12 daily flights operated by three airlines to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila.
CAAP spokesman Eric Apolonio said after the issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on April 24 that measures are being taken to facilitate the runway scheduled maintenance, including asphalt overlay.
“As a result, the airport's original operating hours, from 4:30 in the morning to 8:30 in the evening, will be shortened,” Apolonio said.
Sunrise-sunset operations will take place, while repairs will be carried out at night. This schedule allows ample time for the asphalt to cure before the first-morning flight traverses the runway.
CAAP assured that the repair is also being expedited in anticipation of the onset of the rainy season.
The NOTAM will be effective for three months, but it can be promptly lifted if the runway repair is completed ahead of schedule.
The public is advised to coordinate with their respective airlines for further updates on their flights.
