Manila Bulletin
DOTr inaugurates P1.1B NAIA Taxiway Charlie Phase2
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) officially inaugurated the upgraded P1.1-billion Taxiway Charlie of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on February 25, 2022.
Taxiway Charlie is the main taxiway connecting to all airport terminals.
The airside facility upgrade, which included civil and electrical works on taxiways Hotel-1, Charlie-1 through Charlie-5, aims to ensure efficient runway use and improve aircraft safety.
This enhancement will allow aircraft to move faster between the runway and tarmac, increasing the airport's capacity for arrivals and departures.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade stated that the airport's take-off and landing slots increased from 34 to 40, with a target of 44 to 46.
The project's completion is expected to make air travel more comfortable and convenient for passengers and airline stakeholders.
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