Rappler's latest stories on airports in the Philippines
NAIA rehab talks fail as PH withdraws consortium's proponent status
The NAIA Consortium is out. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says there are two other potential proponents for the upgrade project.
Deadlock? Gov't rejects revisions to NAIA rehab
The NAIA Consortium says it can only move forward with the project 'under revised conditions' due to the coronavirus pandemic
Kalibo airport open to limited domestic flights from Metro Manila starting July 1
Aklan Governor Florencio Miraflores has issued an executive order authorizing Kalibo airport to accept domestic flights for individuals who want to return to the province after weeks of being stranded in Metro Manila
Tugade pushes for reopening of airports in GCQ areas
'This will plant the seeds for domestic tourism. This should seriously be considered,' says Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade
Cebu to start screening domestic passengers after coronavirus cases confirmed in Metro Manila
Currently, only passengers from international airports are scanned for high fever
PH airports to defer charging local airlines for a year due to coronavirus
Fees for local airlines' takeoff, landing, and parking at airports in the Philippines will not be collected immediately, to cushion the impact of the novel coronavirus
LOOK: How syndicates, airport officials split P10,000 bribe from POGO workers
In a modus called 'pastillas,' POGOs pay P10,000 per person and provide free lunch to get VIP treatment
Duterte inaugurates Sangley Airport
(UPDATED) The airport will initially operate general aviation and turboprop flights from 6 am to 6 pm
China favored? Malacañang 'open' to complaints on Sangley airport project
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says Malacañang assumes the Sangley Point International Airport project is 'aboveboard,' unless it receives proof showing otherwise
Baguio local gov't orders demolition of structures in Loakan airport buffer zone
The 150-meter buffer zone declared by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) must be clear of obstructions in preparation for Loakan airport's commercial operations
CONTEXT: Number of airports, seaports, bridges, roads in 'Duterte legacy' graphic
Not all of the 64 airports, 243 seaports, 2,709 bridges, and 9,845 kms of roads are newly built. It includes projects involving repair, rehabilitation, widening, or expansion of existing infrastructure.
Construction firm promises to finish Antique Airport by 2020
The redevelopment of the Antique Airport is expected to boost economic activity in the province
FALSE: Duterte 'built 200 international and domestic airports'
There are 197 'airport projects' under Build, Build, Build, but these include rehabilitation, maintenance, and upgrading projects
NAIA reopens runways for recovery flights
Scheduled flights will be accommodated from 11 pm of December 3 to 1:30 am of December 4
LOOK: Legazpi Airport sustains heavy damage due to Typhoon Tisoy
Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara says they will inspect the airport facilities soon as weather in the province improves
SM not participating in Sangley Airport project
SM Investments Corporation distances itself from the Sangley Airport project, while other companies tiptoe around the news
6 companies eye $10-B Sangley Airport expansion project
(UPDATED) Groundbreaking is set for January 15, 2020, and 'the first runway will be completed in 3 years,' says Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla
LIST: NAIA preparations for Undas 2019
Both passengers and airlines play a part in ensuring smooth airport operations
MIAA clarifies opening of bags at NAIA: Only for 'specific need'
'Why will we open bags? We have x-rays,' says Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Ed Monreal, who adds that the 'specific need' to open certain bags will be determined by security personnel
DOTr, San Miguel ink construction deal for Manila International Airport
Groundbreaking for the new airport is set for December
Night flights begin at Bohol-Panglao International Airport
The Bohol-Panglao International Airport extends operations until 10 pm after acquiring equipment that can handle night flights
DOTr wants faster Antique Airport development
The completion rate of the Antique Airport Development Project stands at 12%. It is supposed to be finished in June 2020.
U.S. lifts advisory on NAIA security concerns
The United States Department of Homeland Security cites 'significant improvements' in the security operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Tugade wants Sangley Airport construction done by September 2019
Once the Sangley Airport is ready for domestic flights, only Cebu Pacific would be immediately ready to operate at the Cavite gateway
Duterte orders Sangley airport operations 'to start immediately'
During a Cabinet meeting, President Duterte also hints at a revamp at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, says Malacañang
Calayan Island, known for pristine white beaches, opens airport
The opening of the airport is a dream come true for locals of the island
Aboitiz gains original proponent status for Laguindingan Airport upgrade
Under a P42.7-billion proposal, Aboitiz would build new passenger terminals, install equipment, and enhance airside facilities
Clark airport earnings hit P1 billion for first time in 2018
Clark International Airport Corporation says revenues increased by 32% in 2018, hitting P1.07 billion
Airports on heightened security alert after Jolo bombing
The Office of Transportation Security raises 'Security Condition 2,' which means an additional layer of security measures must be employed by aircraft operators and state agencies
Filinvest, JG Summit sign 25-year Clark airport operations deal
The consortium commits to draw experience from the Singapore-based Changi group, which is also a partner
House approves bill renaming Clark airport after Diosdado Macapagal
The Clark International Airport was named after the late president – the father of Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo – in 2001, but was reverted back to its original name in 2011
Duterte inaugurates Bohol-Panglao International Airport
The long-delayed Bohol-Panglao International Airport is finally open
IN PHOTOS: Bohol-Panglao International Airport
The Bohol-Panglao International Airport will open on November 28, 2018, ahead of the original target of 2021
HOAX: Photo of ‘newest’ airport in Manila
The thumbnail of the video is a design of Dalian airport in China. Meanwhile, the proposed airport in Bulacan has yet to begin construction.
Cauayan Airport to reopen on November 2
Repairs and construction work will continue, however, as the airport sustained heavy damage due to Typhoon Rosita (Yutu)
Davao airport goes high-tech with electronic gates
The Davao International Airport is among 5 major airports the Bureau of Immigration would be installing e-Gates in
NAIA Customs bust: P15M worth of illegal drugs
The latest apprehensions at the NAIA raises the Customs haul to a historic 27 drug busts in 6 months
DOTr seeks to restore 2019 funds for evening flights in regional airports
Senator Loren Legarda vows to restore the Department of Transportation's proposed budget for the night-rating of regional airports
Airports' status in aftermath of Typhoon Ompong
(UPDATED) Here is a look at the condition of airports in typhoon-hit areas
NAIA resumes normal operations
Flight operations are back to normal on the 5th day since the runway mishap, but airlines are still attending to passengers whose flights were canceled
LIST: NAIA runway mishaps over the years
The runway accident involving Xiamen Air on Thursday, August 16, is not an isolated case in the history of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Canceled flights at NAIA, August 20
The cancellations are still due to the temporary runway closure from August 17 to 18, which was triggered by the Xiamen Air mishap
'Lack of coordination' of some airlines worsened NAIA delays
Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Ed Monreal says some airlines mounted recovery flights without letting officials know
Senate panel to probe NAIA runway mishap
'Bakit inabot ng dalawang araw bago magsimula ulit ang operasyon ng NAIA?.... The public deserves an acceptable explanation,' says Senator Grace Poe
Canceled flights at NAIA, August 19
Dozens more flights are canceled even after the reopening of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport runway
Canceled flights over NAIA runway mishap, August 18
Here are the canceled flights on Saturday, August 18, because of the closure of the NAIA runway
NAIA runway reopened
(2ND UPDATE) Airport authorities finally reopen the runway past 11 am on August 18, hours after the removal of the Chinese passenger plane
LOOK: Thousands stranded due to NAIA runway closure
A total of 133 flights are canceled in all 4 terminals while 10 are diverted to Clark, Cebu, Bangkok in Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
Dumaguete airport runway closed after PAL plane blows tire
All 113 adults, 2 infants, and 6 flight crew aboard the Philippine Airlines plane are safe
Visayas, Mindanao airports get P2B in proposed 2019 budget
The new Bohol International Airport receives the biggest chunk at P754 million
