Taytay Airport
The airport is owned by the province of Palawan. Recent interest in improving the infrastructure in this airport is due to its strategic location in the northern part of the Palawan mainland: the renowned beach resorts of the area (including El Nido and Apulit Island) and the historic town of Taytay are only 30 to 40 kilometers by road from the airport. In comparison, the only other airport capable of handling large aircraft is located in the provincial capital of Puerto Princesa, approximately 230 kilometers to the south.
In 2013, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) approved a ₱48.2-million budget for the airport's improvement, consisting of the concreting of a runway 1,100 meters long and 18 meters wide.
In February 2016, the Palawan Provincial Board approved a resolution to permit the semi-privatization of the airport through a public–private partnership (PPP). The DOTC allotted ₱8.8 million for the airport's development for the year 2016.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Air Juan | Puerto Princesa |
Notes
- ^ The airport is also known as Sandoval Airport (named after the barangay where it is located) and Taytay–Sandoval Airport.
References
- ^ Mendoza, Victoria Asuncion S. (March 18, 2013). "DOTC approves P103.4M development of northern Palawan airports". Philippine Information Agency - MIMAROPA (IV-B). Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ^ "DOTC allots P9.1B to build, upgrade 31 airports in 2016". Civil Aeronautics Board. October 13, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ^ Santos, Catherine (February 27, 2016). "SP pushes Public-Private Partnership for Sandoval Airport construction". Palawan News. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Taytay airport rehab now possible". Philippine Information Agency. January 26, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ Alvarez, Franz E. (July 25, 2013). "House Bill No. 1896 - Explanatory Note" (PDF). Retrieved April 28, 2017.