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Iloilo International Airport

Iloilo International Airport is undergoing a 45-day runway upgrade that began on August 11, 2025, to improve operational efficiency and safety by correcting the runway edge strip and slope, enhancing drainage, and preventing water pooling. The airport closes daily from midnight to 4 a.m. during construction, with CAAP coordinating closely with airline operators to ensure minimal disruption. Additionally, Iloilo Airport is one of several regional airports slated for privatization under the Department of Transportation's public-private partnership plans by 2028.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, August 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM

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Recent developments on Iloilo International Airport

Sun, September 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM

DOTr orders removal of initial security screening at Iloilo Airport

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the removal of the initial security screening at Iloilo Airport to alleviate passenger congestion and provide more space.

Tue, June 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM

DOTr to privatize 10 airports by 2028

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to privatize ten additional regional and tourist airports across the Philippines by 2028.

Tue, June 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Iloilo Airport gets ₱190M upgrade for passenger capacity boost

The Iloilo International Airport is undergoing a ₱190 million upgrade, funded by the DOTr's 2024 General Appropriations Act and implemented by CAAP, to enhance its infrastructure and passenger services.

Mon, April 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Scoot launches direct flights between Iloilo and Singapore

Scoot, a budget carrier of Singapore Airlines, has launched direct international flights between Iloilo and Singapore, marking its fourth destination in the Philippines.

Sat, March 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM

DOTr expedites P21.16B Iloilo airport rehab proposal

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is expediting the approval process for the Villar Group's unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate and operate the Iloilo International Airport, a P21.16-billion project.

Sat, March 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM

DOTr prioritizes Iloilo Airport privatization

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is prioritizing the Iloilo Airport for privatization through a public-private partnership (PPP) proposal.

Thu, January 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM

CAAP allots P12.4B for airport modernization in 2025

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has allocated P12.4 billion for the modernization of airports nationwide in 2025, with P10.6 billion designated for civil works and P1.8 billion for equipment and systems upgrades.

Sun, December 22, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Iloilo Airport resumes ops after runway pothole repair

The Iloilo International Airport resumed regular operations on Monday, December 23, 2024, after a four-hour emergency closure on Sunday, December 22, to repair two potholes on Runway 02.

Wed, December 18, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Villar group to operate Iloilo Airport after negotiation completion

The Villar group, through Prime Asset Ventures, Inc. (PAVI), has completed negotiations for its unsolicited proposal to operate and maintain the Iloilo International Airport.

Tue, December 10, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Marcos assures aid for Kanlaon eruption victims

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. assured that the Philippine government is ready to assist families affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.