Improvements in the Davao International Airport is ongoing, particularly on the passenger terminal building, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Rex A. Obcena, manager of the CAAP Acting Area Center XI - Davao International Airport (DIA), said the construction is on the passenger terminal building is on the check-in and domestic arrival areas.
"While this development is ongoing, the airport has set up alternate secured areas where passengers will be redirected for the meantime," he said.
The improvement of DIA PTB started on March 20 last year, with a total cost of Php 46,981,074.37. It is expected to be completed by June 2023.
As of February 2023, the project is now 35.26 percent complete.
Detailed activities being constructed include painting works on the lobby ceiling, polishing of decorative areas, and special equipment works such as the said installation and improvement of escalators at the check-in area and domestic arrival area.
Glass panels and wood decor have also been installed in the airport's mezzanine floor. While other ongoing works include the relocation of x-ray machines and installation board-ups.
Meanwhile, the proposed expansion project for DIA’s terminal building amounting to Php 699,549,324.15 is targeted to begin by June this year and is set to be completed by June 2025.
DIA is now one of the nation's busiest airports, catering to 251 domestic and 11 international flights weekly.