THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has officially opened the newly expanded passenger terminal at Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, substantially increasing its passenger capacity by 72 percent .
The expansion has increased the pre-departure area’s capacity from 500 to 860 passengers, allowing the airport to better accommodate the approximately two million passengers it handles annually.
This expansion positions the airport as the third busiest CAAP-operated airport in 2023 and the sixth busiest in the country as of 2019.
The project, which began in February 2024, included a 720-square-meter expansion utilizing a modular construction system, providing design flexibility, swift construction, cost efficiency, and environmental friendliness.
CAAP director general Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo emphasized the commitment to completing the project within the year, while also prioritizing sustainability.
“We have expanded the facility with sustainability in mind. The construction used reusable steel, and the structure can be relocated if needed. Insulated materials were also added to ensure the cooling system operates efficiently,” he said.
