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After almost a decade, the new terminal was finally inaugurated on December 2, 2003. Initial construction began in 2000 while plans for construction were announced in 1992.
After almost a decade, the new terminal was finally inaugurated on December 2, 2003. Initial construction began in 2000 while plans for construction were announced in 1992.


On November 12, 2007, [[Cebu Pacific]] announced this airport as its third [[airline hub|hub]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2007/11122007.html |title=Cebu Pacific to make Davao its 3rd hub |publisher=Cebu Pacific |date=2007-11-12 |accessdate=2007-11-12 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071117173016/http://www.cebupacificair.com:80/aboutus/press/2007/11122007.html |archivedate=2007-11-17 |df= }}</ref>
On November 12, 2007, [[Cebu Pacific]] announced this airport as its third [[airline hub|hub]].<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2007/11122007.html |title=Cebu Pacific to make Davao its 3rd hub |publisher=Cebu Pacific |date=2007-11-12 |accessdate=2007-11-12 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071117173016/http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2007/11122007.html |archivedate=2007-11-17 |df= }}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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=== Runway ===
=== Runway ===
The airport has a single 3,000-meter long runway by 45&nbsp;m wide that can handle wide-bodied aircraft such as the [[Airbus A330]], the [[Airbus A340]], [[Airbus A350]], [[Boeing 737 Next Generation]], [[Boeing 747]], [[Boeing 757]], [[Boeing 767-200]], [[Boeing 767-200ER]], [[Boeing 767-300]], [[Boeing 767-300ER]], [[Boeing 767-300F]], [[Boeing 777]], and [[Boeing 787 Dreamliner]]. The installation of a new [[instrument landing system]] (ILS) for both Runways 05 and 23 upgraded its compliance to [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] (ICAO) operating category-Precision Approach Category 1. It can accommodate 8-10 aircraft landings per hour, depending on size and has the equivalent 9 gate holding areas for those aircraft. The airport has also 2 dual access taxiway. Taxiways A3 and A4 are used to access the new ramp and terminal; taxiways B and C are used for access to the old airport ramp.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caap.gov.ph/web/airportsDavao.htm |title=Airports – Davao Int'l Airport |publisher=CAAP |date= |accessdate=2012-09-01}}</ref>
The airport has a single 3,000-meter long runway by 45&nbsp;m wide that can handle wide-bodied aircraft such as the [[Airbus A330]], the [[Airbus A340]], [[Airbus A350]], [[Boeing 737 Next Generation]], [[Boeing 747]], [[Boeing 757]], [[Boeing 767-200]], [[Boeing 767-200ER]], [[Boeing 767-300]], [[Boeing 767-300ER]], [[Boeing 767-300F]], [[Boeing 777]], and [[Boeing 787 Dreamliner]]. The installation of a new [[instrument landing system]] (ILS) for both Runways 05 and 23 upgraded its compliance to [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] (ICAO) operating category-Precision Approach Category 1. It can accommodate 8-10 aircraft landings per hour, depending on size and has the equivalent 9 gate holding areas for those aircraft. The airport has also 2 dual access taxiway. Taxiways A3 and A4 are used to access the new ramp and terminal; taxiways B and C are used for access to the old airport ramp.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caap.gov.ph/web/airportsDavao.htm |title=Airports – Davao Int'l Airport |publisher=CAAP |date= |accessdate=2012-09-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829015224/http://www.caap.gov.ph/web/airportsDavao.htm |archivedate=2012-08-29 |df= }}</ref>


The largest aircraft to land at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport is an [[Antonov An-124]]. The Antonov An-124 is the fourth largest plane in the world, next to the [[Boeing 747-8]].
The largest aircraft to land at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport is an [[Antonov An-124]]. The Antonov An-124 is the fourth largest plane in the world, next to the [[Boeing 747-8]].
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|title=Air disaster timeline|date=November 30, 2007|publisher=BBC|accessdate=2012-07-16|postscript=<!--None-->}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20000419-0|title=Accident description|date=April 19, 2000|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|accessdate=2012-07-16|postscript=<!--None-->}}</ref>
|title=Air disaster timeline|date=November 30, 2007|publisher=BBC|accessdate=2012-07-16|postscript=<!--None-->}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20000419-0|title=Accident description|date=April 19, 2000|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|accessdate=2012-07-16|postscript=<!--None-->}}</ref>
*On March 4, 2003, a bomb exploded in the waiting shed outside the old terminal building, killing 21 people. At least 145 others were injured when the bomb went off.<ref name="Davao International Airport Bombing">{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/mar/04/philippines | title=Philippines airport bomb kills 18 – March 4, 2013}}</ref>
*On March 4, 2003, a bomb exploded in the waiting shed outside the old terminal building, killing 21 people. At least 145 others were injured when the bomb went off.<ref name="Davao International Airport Bombing">{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/mar/04/philippines | title=Philippines airport bomb kills 18 – March 4, 2013}}</ref>
*On the night of August 25, 2008, a [[Philippine Air Force]], [[C-130 Hercules]] bound for [[Iloilo City]] crashed into [[Davao Gulf]] shortly after take off from Davao International Airport. The aircraft sank 800 feet into the gulf. The incident killed nine crew members plus two [[Philippine Army]] soldiers.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080827-157033/Hercules-goes-down-in-Davao-Gulf-9-missing| publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer| title=Hercules goes down in Davao Gulf; 9 missing| accessdate=2012-07-16| date=2008-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20080825-0|title=ASN Aircraft accident Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules 4593 Barangay Bukana, San Pedro Extension, Davao City|first=Harro|last=Ranter|website=aviation-safety.net|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> After several days of a search-and-retrieval operation, the wreckage was found with the help of a US Navy ship, the [[USNS John McDonnell (T-AGS-51)|USNS ''John McDonnell'']].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/news/view/20080830-157703/US-Navy-ship-to-help-locate-crashed-C-130| publisher=Cebu Daily News| title=US Navy ship to help locate crashed C-130| accessdate=2012-07-16| date=2008-08-30}}</ref>
*On the night of August 25, 2008, a [[Philippine Air Force]], [[C-130 Hercules]] bound for [[Iloilo City]] crashed into [[Davao Gulf]] shortly after take off from Davao International Airport. The aircraft sank 800 feet into the gulf. The incident killed nine crew members plus two [[Philippine Army]] soldiers.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080827-157033/Hercules-goes-down-in-Davao-Gulf-9-missing| publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer| title=Hercules goes down in Davao Gulf; 9 missing| accessdate=2012-07-16| date=2008-08-27| deadurl=yes| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081024075906/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080827-157033/Hercules-goes-down-in-Davao-Gulf-9-missing| archivedate=2008-10-24| df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20080825-0|title=ASN Aircraft accident Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules 4593 Barangay Bukana, San Pedro Extension, Davao City|first=Harro|last=Ranter|website=aviation-safety.net|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> After several days of a search-and-retrieval operation, the wreckage was found with the help of a US Navy ship, the [[USNS John McDonnell (T-AGS-51)|USNS ''John McDonnell'']].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/news/view/20080830-157703/US-Navy-ship-to-help-locate-crashed-C-130| publisher=Cebu Daily News| title=US Navy ship to help locate crashed C-130| accessdate=2012-07-16| date=2008-08-30}}</ref>
*On June 2, 2013, a Cebu Pacific Flight 971 (registration number RP-C3266) carrying 165 passengers inbound from Manila, overshot the runway during a heavy rain. There were no fatalities, however the plane was heavily damaged.<ref>{{cite news|last=Manlupig|first=Karlos|title=Cebu Pacific plane overshoots Davao airport runway|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/30462-cebu-pacific-plane-overshoots-davao-airport-runway|accessdate=3 June 2013|date=2 June 2013}}</ref> The damaged aircraft was moved to the old airport terminal for the investigation and parting.
*On June 2, 2013, a Cebu Pacific Flight 971 (registration number RP-C3266) carrying 165 passengers inbound from Manila, overshot the runway during a heavy rain. There were no fatalities, however the plane was heavily damaged.<ref>{{cite news|last=Manlupig|first=Karlos|title=Cebu Pacific plane overshoots Davao airport runway|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/30462-cebu-pacific-plane-overshoots-davao-airport-runway|accessdate=3 June 2013|date=2 June 2013}}</ref> The damaged aircraft was moved to the old airport terminal for the investigation and parting.


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Francisco Bangoy International Airport

Tugpahanang Pangkalibutan sa Francisco Bangoy (Cebuano)
Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Francisco Bangoy (Filipino)
Airport traffic control tower of Francisco Bangoy International Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorCivil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
ServesDavao City
LocationCatitipan, Barangay Buhangin, Davao City
Hub for
Elevation AMSL29 m / 96 ft
Coordinates07°07′31″N 125°38′45″E / 7.12528°N 125.64583°E / 7.12528; 125.64583
Websitedavaointernational.com
Map
DVO/RPMD is located in Philippines
DVO/RPMD
DVO/RPMD
Location in the Philippines
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
05/23 3,000 9,842 Asphalt concrete
Statistics (2016)
Passengers3,553,201[1]
Metric tonnes of cargo53,659 MT

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Cebuano: Tugpahanang Pangkalibutan sa Francisco Bangoy, Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Francisco Bangoy), also known as Davao International Airport (IATA: DVO, ICAO: RPMD), is the main airport serving Davao City in the Philippines. It is the busiest airport on the island of Mindanao and the third busiest in the Philippines. The airport has a single 3,000-meter precision runway.

A new terminal replaces the previous airport terminals, which lie just across it, in handling both domestic and international flights operating to and from Davao. The modern facility is designed to handle approximately 2 million passengers annually and 84,600 metric tons of cargo annually. The added capacity is also complemented by the latest navigational, security, and baggage handling equipment.

The modernization and upgrading of the airport facilities aims to cement Davao as a hub for tourism and foreign investment in the region. Development was funded by a forty million-dollar loan from the Asian Development Bank, co-financed by the European Investment Bank for twenty-five million ECUs, and through budgetary allocations from the government. The total cost of the project amounted to $128 million.

After almost a decade, the new terminal was finally inaugurated on December 2, 2003. Initial construction began in 2000 while plans for construction were announced in 1992.

On November 12, 2007, Cebu Pacific announced this airport as its third hub.[2]

History

File:Old Davao, Philippines Airport.jpg
The Leandro Locsin-designed old terminal buildings, which were in use until 2003. The building still stands today

Francisco Bangoy International Airport began operations in the 1940s with a donation of land in Barangay Sasa, located in the Buhangin district of Davao City, by Don Francisco Bangoy, the patriarch of an influential family who later served as the city's congressman. At the time it began operation, the airport merely consisted of a 1,200-meter unpaved grass runway and quonset huts serving as terminal buildings. At the time, and throughout much of the 1940s and 1950s, both Philippine Airlines and the Philippine Air Force provided air service to the city.[3]

By 1959, the complex consisted of a small control tower and several low-rise buildings. Right of way and access to the terminal buildings and the airport was improved through further donation of land by Paciano Bangoy during the latter stages of his gubernatorial term. A new terminal designed by Filipino architect Leandro Locsin, with a capacity of one million passengers, was constructed in 1980 and the runway was progressively extended from its original length of 1,200 meters to its current 3,000 meters. Both projects were funded during the term of then-Congressman Manuel Garcia, whose congressional district covers the airport perimeter.[3]

Rapid growth at the airport precipitated the construction of a ₱15 million interim international terminal beside the airport's then-existing terminal,[3] and then eventually a new, larger terminal building which would consolidate the two existing terminals. In planning since 1992, construction began in 2000 and subsequently inaugurated on December 2, 2003, with a capacity double that of the old airport terminal. The construction of the new P2.7 billion building was funded by both the Asian Development Bank and the European Investment Bank.[3] The biggest aircraft to land in Francisco Bangoy International Airport is the Antonov An-124 Ruslan (registration number UR-82027), is made to deliver the fuselage of the damaged Cebu Pacific Airbus A320 that overshot the runway during a heavy rain since June 2, 2013.

In June 2015, the Mindanao Development Authority plans to turn the 1980–2003 airport terminal into a trade and cultural museum. The plans are still being studied.

Statistics

Passenger traffic

Year Passenger

movements

% Change from

Previous Year

2001 960,712
2002 976,431 Increase 1.61%
2003 1,004,595 Increase 2.89%
2004 1,151,195 Increase 12.73%
2005 1,347,034 Increase 14.54%
2006 1,341,814 Decrease 0.39%
2007 1,555,222 Increase 13.72%
2008 1,692,877 Increase 8.13%
2009 1,967,950 Increase 13.98%
2010 2,229,616 Increase 11.74%
2011 2,629,096 Increase 15.19%
2012 2,791,123 Increase 5.81%
2013 2,795,250 Increase 0.15%
2014 3,452,303 Increase 19.03%
2015 4,150,105 Increase 16.81%
2016 3,553,201 Decrease 14.38%

Structure

Terminal

File:Inside the terminal at Francisco Bangoy International Airport (August 18 2005).jpg
Airport interior

The P2.7 billion passenger terminal is a Malay architecture-inspired building which is four times larger than the old terminal. It is fully computerized, more secure and has more commercial spaces for concessionaires at approximately 9,000 sq. meters of gross leasable area. It has four units of jet bridges for passengers. It has also a Flight Information Display System and Closed-circuit television system complementing the terminal's security system.

The terminal has 14 domestic and 14 international check-in counters that can handle a steady flow of passenger traffic. The Check-in counters are equipped with electronic weighing scales and conveyors and its baggage handling system is also computerized. It also has 2 arrival areas, for domestic and international with 2 baggage conveyors each. The Cargo Terminal Building covers almost 5,580 sq. meters and can handle up to 84,600 metric tons of cargo a year.

Runway

The airport has a single 3,000-meter long runway by 45 m wide that can handle wide-bodied aircraft such as the Airbus A330, the Airbus A340, Airbus A350, Boeing 737 Next Generation, Boeing 747, Boeing 757, Boeing 767-200, Boeing 767-200ER, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 767-300F, Boeing 777, and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The installation of a new instrument landing system (ILS) for both Runways 05 and 23 upgraded its compliance to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) operating category-Precision Approach Category 1. It can accommodate 8-10 aircraft landings per hour, depending on size and has the equivalent 9 gate holding areas for those aircraft. The airport has also 2 dual access taxiway. Taxiways A3 and A4 are used to access the new ramp and terminal; taxiways B and C are used for access to the old airport ramp.[4]

The largest aircraft to land at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport is an Antonov An-124. The Antonov An-124 is the fourth largest plane in the world, next to the Boeing 747-8.

Other structures

Besides the main terminal building, there are also new support facilities like the Administration Building, Airfield Maintenance Building, Central Plant Building, Hangar for Military and Training aircraft and Fire/Crash/Rescue Building. It has a 688-slot car parking area and 4 slots for shuttle buses. It has a 3-megawatt standby power generator.

Future Development

A Philippine Tourism Development Plan was released by the Department of Tourism, which includes Davao International Airport:[5]

Project 4: Upgrade

This project comprises the following tasks:

  • Immediately decongest passenger-handling capacity in existing departure area by rationalizing office and commercial space to increase the number of check-in counters and queuing spaces. About 40 check- in counters. Implementing master plan to expand the international terminal by 10 gates and dedicate 10 gates for domestic air operations.
  • On January 2017, started the bidding for the Rehabilitation and Expansion of Davao International Airport. It includes building a new passenger terminal and a second runway being considered. On 22 May 2017, Sec. Tugade decided that the funds will be from Overseas Development Assistance (ODA).

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
AirAsia Kuala Lumpur (begins December 21, 2017)[6]
Cebu PacificBacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, Manila, Singapore, Zamboanga
Cebu Pacific
operated by Cebgo 		Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete, Tacloban, Tagbilaran (begins October 21, 2017)[7]
Philippine AirlinesCebu, Clark (resumes December 1, 2017)[8], Manila
Philippine Airlines
operated by PAL Express		Cagayan de Oro (begins November 1, 2017)[9], Cebu, Manila, Tagbilaran (begins November 1, 2017)[10], Zamboanga (resumes November 2, 2017)[11]
Philippines AirAsiaCebu, Clark, Kalibo,[12] Manila, Puerto Princesa
SilkAirSingapore
SkyJet Charter: Catarman, Tuguegarao[13]

Incidents

  • On April 19, 2000, Air Philippines Flight 541, a Boeing 737-200 en route from Manila to Davao crashed near the airport killing 131 people.[14][15]
  • On March 4, 2003, a bomb exploded in the waiting shed outside the old terminal building, killing 21 people. At least 145 others were injured when the bomb went off.[16]
  • On the night of August 25, 2008, a Philippine Air Force, C-130 Hercules bound for Iloilo City crashed into Davao Gulf shortly after take off from Davao International Airport. The aircraft sank 800 feet into the gulf. The incident killed nine crew members plus two Philippine Army soldiers.[17][18] After several days of a search-and-retrieval operation, the wreckage was found with the help of a US Navy ship, the USNS John McDonnell.[19]
  • On June 2, 2013, a Cebu Pacific Flight 971 (registration number RP-C3266) carrying 165 passengers inbound from Manila, overshot the runway during a heavy rain. There were no fatalities, however the plane was heavily damaged.[20] The damaged aircraft was moved to the old airport terminal for the investigation and parting.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Busiest Airports in 2016". Philippine Air Space (Blog). Retrieved April 3, 2017.
  2. ^ "Cebu Pacific to make Davao its 3rd hub" (Press release). Cebu Pacific. 2007-11-12. Archived from the original on 2007-11-17. Retrieved 2007-11-12. {{cite press release}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d Ajero, Antonio M. (2003-12-01). "Nonoy Garcia, Elias Lopez and other airport tales". Sun.Star Davao. Archived from the original on 2003-12-21. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
  4. ^ "Airports – Davao Int'l Airport". CAAP. Archived from the original on 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2012-09-01. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Formulation of the Philippine National Tourism Development Plan 2011–2016" (pdf). Department of Tourism – Philippines. Retrieved 2012-09-01.
  6. ^ Ayisy, Yusof (21 July 2017). "AirAsia introduces KL to Davao route from Dec 21; fares start from RM99". New Straits Times. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  7. ^ http://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cebu-pacific-boosts-davao-hub-direct-route-tagbilaran/
  8. ^ https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/~/media/files/flighttimetable/domestic%20sep%20%2008%202017.pdf?la=en
  9. ^ https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/~/media/files/flighttimetable/domestic%20summer%20august%2002%202017.pdf?la=en
  10. ^ https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/~/media/files/flighttimetable/domestic%20summer%20august%2002%202017.pdf?la=en
  11. ^ https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/~/media/files/flighttimetable/domestic%20summer%20august%2002%202017.pdf?la=en
  12. ^ 2017, UBM (UK) Ltd. "Philippines AirAsia new domestic routes from June 2017". Retrieved 29 May 2017. {{cite web}}: |last= has numeric name (help)
  13. ^ "SkyJet: CHARTER SERVICE". SkyJet. September 8, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  14. ^ "Air disaster timeline". BBC. November 30, 2007. Retrieved 2012-07-16. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  15. ^ "Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. April 19, 2000. Retrieved 2012-07-16. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  16. ^ "Philippines airport bomb kills 18 – March 4, 2013".
  17. ^ "Hercules goes down in Davao Gulf; 9 missing". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2008-08-27. Archived from the original on 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2012-07-16. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ Ranter, Harro. "ASN Aircraft accident Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules 4593 Barangay Bukana, San Pedro Extension, Davao City". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  19. ^ "US Navy ship to help locate crashed C-130". Cebu Daily News. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
  20. ^ Manlupig, Karlos (2 June 2013). "Cebu Pacific plane overshoots Davao airport runway". Retrieved 3 June 2013.

External links


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