The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines hopes to complete the runway renovation at Davao International Airport (DIA) before the end of next month.
The airport has implemented a four-hour runway closure to facilitate the rehabilitation from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. This has been reduced from the original six-hour duration to minimize the impact on airline operations.
Approximately 1,200 square meters need repair, involving the removal of 2-inch thick damaged asphalt pavement, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, laying of hot bituminous asphalt mixture, and repainting of existing runway markings.
The rehabilitation has already achieved 36.67 percent of work completion.
“We are expediting the completion of the project. We ask for understanding from affected passengers because the runway really needs to be repaired, and we cannot afford to risk damaging it, which could pose safety concerns,” said CAAP-Davao Area Manager Rex Obcena.
Davao International Airport serves 84 flights daily, with six of them being affected by the rehabilitation.