New Legaspi Airport Draft FS - PPP Center

While the 2.28-km length of the runway is adequate for the anticipated domestic
operations of B737 and A320, the width of the runway should be widened from its
existing 36m to 45m for safety reasons. This is being considered under DOTC’s
Five-Year Airport Development Plan.
The existing runway consisting of asphalt overlaid PCCP, has shown signs of
progressive deterioration and may need resurfacing over the medium-term. A
portion of the existing runway located proximate to the apron, covering an area of
approximately 10,000 sq.m., requires immediate resurfacing. Special attention
should be given to the longitudinal cracks and differential settlement of pavement
portions near the apron area which may need a more thorough geotechnical
investigation.
The existing apron and taxiway configuration are adequate for the current level of
demand. The apron can accommodate from three (3) to four (4) aircraft stands to
cater to aircraft in the mold of B737. A brief review of the other components of the
airport facilities is summarized in Table 2.4-2.
1) Passenger
Terminal
Building
2) Cargo
Terminal
Building
Table 2.4-2 Brief Assessment of Selected Airport Components
Facilities Remarks
- Passenger
Handling
Capacity
- Quality of
Services
- Cargo
Handling
Capacity
3) Control Tower and
Administration Building
4) Vehicle
Parking Area
- Vehicle
Parking
Capacity
2-12
• The existing 910 sq. m passenger terminal
area is not enough to provide at least 10
sq.m. per peak hour passenger. Additional
capacity will be needed accommodate a
larger number of peak-hour passengers.
• There are no baggage screening device and
baggage claim conveyor.
• The check-in lobby and the arrival area not
equipped with air conditioning units.
• The building is structurally in good condition.
• The cargo terminal area has sufficient
capacity to handle present level of cargo
traffic.
• The control tower has good visibility of the
entire airport area. It is structurally sound but
rainwater leakage is reported.
• Existing control tower constitutes an
obstacle to transitional surface, and
jeopardizes safe aircraft operations.
• The administration office has adequate
space for daily activity.
• The vehicle parking area has sufficient
capacity for the observed peak-hour
vehicular traffic volume and vehicular traffic
is well regulated.
• Nearby open spaces provide additional
back-up areas for parking.