Race Del RosarioHome to one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Puerto Princesa has been a tourist hotspot over recent years. Because of the sudden influx of tourists, the original 3,000 sqm airport with an 800 seating capacity and four parking bays, cannot accommodate arriving guests anymore.
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With this, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has allotted ₱4.5 billion for the construction of the new terminal with a floor area of 13,000 sqm with a seating capacity of 1,500 and six parking bays.
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Inaugurated last May 3, the airport can now cater to up to 2 million passengers and 14 metric tons of cargo in more than 20 flights per day, to and from international and domestic destinations including Taipei-Taoyuan, Manila, Cebu, Clark, Iloilo, Davao, Busuanga, and Cuyo.
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The construction was commissioned to Project Manager Jin Lee who intended to create an airport with resort-like amenities, interiors, and facade. The facilities of the terminal are also heavily inspired by the Incheon Airport in South Korea which is hailed as one of the best airports in the world.
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Besides the passenger terminal, the airport also features separate buildings for cargo, control tower and power house. The management also boasts of centralised air-conditioning, natural light from the glass roofing and generators which will ensure 24-hour uninterrupted operations.
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The project was supported by the Republic of Korea through the Korea Export–Import (EXIM) Bank, under the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF).
