LALLO, CAGAYAN – A
new international airport is under construction to support the operations of
the Cagayan Freeport under the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) headed by
Jose Mari B. Ponce, Administrator and CEO. The new $34.2 million (approx. P1.66
Billion) Cagayan International Airport in barangays San Mariano and Dagupan in the
municipality of Lallo is originally targeted for completion this fourth quarter of 2013.
It has a concreted 46-meter wide 2,200-meter long runway in accordance with
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
It
is capable of accommodating large aircraft such as the Airbus A320, the Boing
737 and other similar sized jets. A paved apron where airplanes will park is
under construction, and so are the control tower and the 1,000-square meter terminal
building.
Hangars
for jets are also under construction, being one of the objectives of
constructing the Cagayan International Airport (aside from accessibility to the
various tourism, commercial and industrial centers in the province). It will
also bring in more investment opportunities especially ventures related to
flying schools, medical and other support system for airport crew and tourism
facilities. and other allied industries.
CEZA
officials say that compared to other countries, we have cheaper airspace rates
and faster processing of entry and exit permits. We have cheaper rental rates
and so these will attract jet owners/operators presently using the crowded
airports in Hongkong/China (Guangzhou, Schenzhen, Macao, etc.) to come to Lallo
and avail of our aircraft parking and maintenance services. No additional
hangar space is expected in Hongkong International Airport until 2023, which is
their scheduled expansion.
The
prospects for the Cagayan International Airport is very bright as the
increasing number of corporate jets, cargo planes and commercial passenger jets
in this region has crowded existing airports and more private jets are fighting for the few hangar space in
Asian airports.
Also,
hotels and other allied ventures are also in the works among the private sector
to accommodate the needs of jetsetting billionaires, executives of top
corporations in Asia and the presently increasing number of arriving local and
foreign tourists who visit resorts in Sta Ana, Cagayan.
The new airport will drastically
change travel and trade in the region.
UPDATES:
Lallo Airport to open in February 2018 (DZRH)
CAAP evaluates Lallo airport’s compliance to international standards
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=461393812107
NEW PHOTOS: http://bmolivepascual.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/first-commercial-flight-soon-at-lal-lo-airport/
Lallo Airport to open in February 2018 (DZRH)
Cagayan to have int’l airport (Philippine Star)
The Cagayan International Airport is expected to start operation by May next year (2014) and is seen to spur economic and tourism growth in northeast Luzon, especially within the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA). http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/12/08/13/cagayan-airport-start-operation-next-yearCAAP evaluates Lallo airport’s compliance to international standards
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=461393812107
NEW PHOTOS: http://bmolivepascual.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/first-commercial-flight-soon-at-lal-lo-airport/
