Weather Delays Construction of New Terminal in Kalibo International Airport

The changing weather because of the tropical storms may delay the completion of the new terminal building at the Kalibo International Airport (KIA).

Chief of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Engr. Percy Malonesio, mentioned that the target date for the completion of the new terminal building was supposed to be last April 17.

He said that "the contractors failed to finish the new terminal building on time because of the changing weather. Right now, the contractors could not determine when the construction would be finished."

the new terminal building under construction

Kalibo International Airport hopes to accommodate the the growing tourist traffic after the construction of the new terminal building. The current building of the Kalibo International Airport cannot conveniently accommodate the passengers because of its limeted space.

Kalibo International Airport management aims that after the completion of the new terminal building they will be strictly adhering to the international standards. Modern facilities will also be installed in the new terminal.

However, after the completion of the new terminal building, porters will be layed off because the CAAP will be using new methods for carrying the luggage of the tourists.