The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has completed electrical system upgrades at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, but cannot guarantee that there won’t be future power interruptions.
The airport management successfully replaced deteriorated medium-voltage switchgear components across eight electrical substations within Terminal 3 from April 2 to May 28.
During the upgrade, MIAA’s generator sets provided power to the terminal, prioritizing critical equipment and facilities to ensure continuous passenger processing and uninterrupted flight operations.
However, there were noticeable issues with lack of lighting in certain areas of the terminal, such as the curbsides, hallways, and roadways. The management has instructed MIAA Engineering to address this, as these areas should have been powered up by the generator sets.
MIAA general manager Eric Jose Ines expressed satisfaction with the conclusion of the electrical upgrades, stating, “These electrical upgrades are important to us, and we are very happy with the conclusion, as it guarantees a more dependable electrical system for the Terminal.”
Ines also acknowledged the issues in specific areas of the terminal as a result of the upgrade and assured that they would continue working to fully resolve them.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this time,” he said.