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Bicol International Airport (Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Bikol; Bikol: Pankinàban na Palayogan kan Bikol; IATA: DRP, ICAO: RPLK), also referred by some sources as Southern Luzon International Airport (Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Katimugang Luzon), is a major international airport in the Bicol Region, serving the vicinity of Legazpi, the capital city of Albay and the regional center of Bicol Region, in the Philippines. The airport still has the IATA code of the old Legazpi Airport, despite being located in nearby Daraga.

Bicol International Airport

Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Bikol
Pankinàban na Palayogan kan Bikol
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorCivil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
ServesLegazpi
LocationDaraga, Albay
OpenedOctober 8, 2021; 13 months ago (2021-10-08)
Elevation AMSL96 m / 319 ft
Coordinates13°06′44″N 123°40′38″E
Map
DRP/RPLK
Location in Albay
DRP/RPLK
DRP/RPLK (Luzon)
DRP/RPLK
DRP/RPLK (Philippines)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
05/23 2,500 8,202 Asphalt
Statistics (2021)
Passenger movements65,139
Aircraft movements2,049
Cargo (in kg)144,253
Source: CAAP[1]

Dubbed as the Philippines' "Most Scenic Gateway",[2] the airport is located in Daraga, an adjacent municipality of Legazpi. The ₱4.7 billion project is on a 200-hectare (490-acre) plateau 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) from Mayon Volcano. It replaced the old Legazpi Airport, which is only 2 to 3 kilometers (1.2 to 1.9 mi) from the BIA.[3]

First planned in 1996 with initial construction beginning in 2008, the construction was repeatedly delayed until the airport was inaugurated on October 7, 2021. It is expected to handle an estimated 2.2 million passengers every year.[3] While the airport is billed as an international airport, it is classified as Class 1 principal domestic airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.[4]


History



Planning


Plans for an international airport in Legazpi started in 1996.[5] In 1997, a study commissioned by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) indicated the need for expansion at four airports in the Philippines: namely Legazpi Airport, Bacolod City Domestic Airport, Mandurriao Airport in Iloilo City and Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban.[6]

On March 4 and 5, 2006, officials in Daraga, where the airport would be constructed, discussed with the barangay captains and Leaders of barangays Alobo, Inarado, Kinawitan, Burgos, Martos territory, Velasco Hacienda, and Mabini over the conversion of agricultural lands into industrial lands for the airport. It is estimated to occupy at least 200 hectares (490 acres) of land, and many families could be displaced from the construction. It will be the first international airport to be built in Bicolandia and, according to Daraga Mayor Gerry Rodrigueza Jaucian, would be a testament to economic growth in the region and of the dreams of Bicolanos, as shown in the following excerpt from the Manila Times: "We’re grateful to the President for fulfilling the Bicolanos’ dream to have an international airport. This is the realization of our quest to become one of the booming regions in the country."[7]


Construction and delays


In July 2007, ordered the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC; now simply Department of Transportation), to fast-track the paperwork on the planned new airport.[8] Then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo released ₱85 million for its advance engineering study.[9] Tourism secretary Ace Durano has assured the allotment of ₱250 million for the purchase of land.

The airport was originally scheduled for completion in 2014.[10] However, due to a construction delay, the project was expected to be finished at an unspecified date before 2016.[11] In June 2015, it was reported that the construction is 47% done and would be finished in July 2017,[12] but in July 2016 it was reported that the construction would be delayed further and would be finished in August 2018.[13]

In September 2012, the Department of Budget and Management released ₱4.6 billion to support the public-private partnership (PPP) projects of the DOTC. Of the total, the airport will receive ₱2 billion to develop and fund the engineering of runways and taxiways.[14]

Construction works for the runway, taxiway, apron, and fences were mostly left uncompleted in 2012, and budget was reverted to the national treasury.

The construction was fast-tracked under the Duterte administration through the Build! Build! Build! infrastructure program. The groundbreaking ceremony of the airport was held on December 8, 2016,[15] with the construction of landside facilities that began in the same year.[5] Sunwest Construction and Development was the contractor for the construction of the landside facilities, while EM Cuerpo handled the construction of the passenger terminal building and runway extension.[16]

On the night of September 28, 2017, people suspected to be members of the New People's Army committed arson to 11 heavy equipment that were used for the airport's construction.[17]

After a delay in construction for more than a decade, Bicol International Airport was confirmed to be 50% complete in August 2018, with construction works in the runway, taxi apron, and perimeter fence being completed.[18] By January 2020, the airport was confirmed to be 62% complete, with the airport slated for completion by July 2020.[19] However, the July 2020 completion was delayed.


Opening and start of operations


Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leading the inauguration of the Bicol International Airport on October 7, 2021.
Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leading the inauguration of the Bicol International Airport on October 7, 2021.

The airport was inaugurated by then-President Rodrigo Duterte on October 7, 2021,[3][2] with operations commencing the following day.[20] The airport will initially handle domestic operations, while international flights were expected to start by November 7.[21][22] However, there are currently no international flights servicing the airport as of August 2022.

The first commercial flight to land at the airport, PAL Express flight PR 2923, a Dash 8 Q400 from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, landed at 9:57 am PST.[23] Cebu Pacific also started operating flights at the airport on the same day.[24] Flights operating at the airport were initially served by turboprops until Airbus A320 flights begun on May 1, 2022, when both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific landed their first A320 flights to the airport on the same day.[25][26]


Structure



Passenger terminal


Front area of the BIA Terminal Buildling
Front area of the BIA Terminal Buildling

The 13,680-square-meter (147,300 sq ft) passenger terminal has two levels and is designed to accommodate two million passengers annually. It features self-service check-in kiosks aside from the check-in counters, a lounge at the airport lobby, and two jet bridges.[27]


Runway


The airport has a single runway which is 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) long and 45 meters (148 ft) wide, running in a direction of 05°/23°.[28] The runway is longer and wider than the now-defunct Legazpi Airport, allowing larger aircraft to land at the airport.[16] Moreover, the airport is capable of operating at night.[20]


Airlines and destinations



Passenger


AirlinesDestinations
Cebgo Cebu, Manila
Cebu Pacific Manila
PAL Express Manila

Incidents and accidents



See also



References


  1. "Aircraft, Passenger, and Cargo Movements". Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  2. Parrocha, Azer (October 7, 2021). "Duterte opens PH's 'most scenic' airport in Bicol". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  3. Quismorio, Ellson (October 7, 2021). "Duterte leads inauguration of Bicol int'l airport, 'most scenic' in PH". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  4. "CAAP Airport Directory" (PDF). Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. February 7, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  5. Abadilla, Emmie V. (October 5, 2021). "P5-B Bicol international airport starts domestic operation Oct. 7". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  6. "Bacolod Airport (BCD), Negros Island, Philippines". Airport Technology. SPG Media Limited. January 6, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  7. Barcia, Rhaydz B. (March 7, 2006). "Talks to construct airport under way". Manila Times. Archived from the original on November 8, 2007.
  8. "PGMA orders DOTC to fast-track preparations for Legazpi City's new airport 'on the plateau'". Philippine Information Agency. July 3, 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.
  9. "PGMA's Speech during the Infra Conference for Central Philippines Super Region". Office of the President. July 13, 2007. Archived from the original on October 15, 2007.
  10. "Roxas approves P2b for new Bicol airport". Manila Standard. May 26, 2012. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012.
  11. Adolfo, Jae Denise (December 19, 2014). "DOTC allocates P780.9 million for Bicol International Airport". BusinessMirror. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  12. "Bicol International Airport to Become Operational in 2017". Philippine Flight Network. June 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  13. "Completion of Bicol International Airport Delayed to August 2018". Philippine Flight Network. July 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  14. Jiao, Diane Claire J. (September 14, 2012). "Budget for DoTC's PPP projects released". BusinessWorld Online Corp. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  15. Velasquez, Caleb (December 8, 2016). "President Duterte leads groundbreaking ceremony for Bicol International Airport development". Update Philippines. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  16. "Bicol International Airport, Legazpi". Airport Technology. SPG Media Limited. February 18, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  17. Mier, Ma. April (September 29, 2017). "NPA rebels burn 11 heavy equipment at Bicol International Airport". Inquirer.net. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  18. Valdez, Denise A. (August 28, 2018). "Bicol airport hits 50% completion, remains on track for 2020 opening". BusinessWorld. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  19. Quadra-Balibay, Aurora (January 11, 2020). "LOOK: Bicol's most scenic gateway to Mayon Volcano opens in Albay this July 2020". Good News Pilipinas. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  20. Cordero, Ted (October 8, 2021). "Bicol International Airport starts commercial operations". GMA News. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  21. Arguelles, Mar S. (October 7, 2021). "New Bicol International Airport opens after 11-year construction". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  22. "Bicol International Airport to start domestic operations on Oct. 7". CNN Philippines. October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  23. "LOOK: Very first commercial flight from the new Bicol International Airport". AirTraveller PH. October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  24. Abadilla, Emmie V. (October 8, 2021). "CEB starts operating at Bicol International Airport". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  25. Barcia, Raydes (April 25, 2022). "PAL announces return of airbus flight in Bicol International Airport in May". Rapid News PH. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  26. "Cebu Pacific resumes A320 jet flights to Bicol airport". PortCalls Asia. May 4, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  27. Bueno, Feliz Grace. "Bicol Welcomes the World: Welcome to the newly constructed Bicol Int'l Airport". Pinoy Builders. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  28. "Bicol Airport". SkyVector. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  29. Barcia, Rhaydz (January 10, 2018). "Plane carrying Bangko Sentral employees makes emergency landing at Bicol airport". The Manila Times. Retrieved January 11, 2018.



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