THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) plans to allocate an extra budget of P450 million to accelerate the completion of the Davao International Airport expansion project.
According to the CAAP, the airport expansion has made significant headway, currently at 30 percent completion.
The initiative included enlargement of the passenger terminal building’s from 17,500 square meters (sqm) to 25,910 sqm, or a 48% increase by the time of its expected completion in the second quarter of 2027.
Through the expansion, the terminal will be able to accommodate an additional 700 passengers, compared to its previous seating capacity of 1,500. Additional spaces for concessionaires will also be provided, with the project expected to generate some 4,000 jobs for the city’s workforce.
In line with the Marcos administration’s vision of creating real change that enables Filipinos to build better lives, the CAAP launched the project with the view of contributing to the socio-economic growth of not just Davao City, but the rest of Mindanao
On Tuesday, CAAP and the Transportation department officials inspected the ongoing construction, including the Airmen Examination Center. This center aims to enhance the accessibility of CAAP’s services for its stakeholders in the region.
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez also checked the three new chillers acquired by the CAAP to replace the outdated unit, ensuring the comfort of the air passengers
“It’s been three months since we were last here, and CAAP quickly acquired the chillers for the airport. Previously, passengers complained about the heat, but now we see that the passengers are very comfortable,” said Lopez.
The Davao International Airport is reputedly one of the nation’s busiest airports, catering to 251 domestic and 11 international flights weekly.
With the influx of travelers transiting in the airport, the completion of these development projects are expected to allow the airport to serve and accommodate more passengers at any given time.
