DAVAO CITY – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Area Center 11 on May 8 reported the completion of the repair work at the runway of the Davao International Airport.
Rex Obcena, CAAP Area Center Manager said the flight operations at Davao Airport are set to return to normal following the substantial completion of runway repairs on Tuesday, May 7.
Obcena said an inspection was conducted to check all completed segments of the asphalt overlay repair.
The CAAP manager added, “Some portions need minor rectifications wherein works will be conducted during the daytime when there are no flights in close coordination with the air traffic control tower.”
Nevertheless, the Notice to Airmen for this project is scheduled to be lifted tomorrow, May 9, or once all remaining concerns are adequately addressed. This is ahead of the original target date of May 31.
Since April 8, the DIA runway has been closed for four hours each day, from midnight to 4 in the morning, to expedite the rehabilitation process.
The report involved the 1,200 square meter affected area, including 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.-Editha Z Caduaya
