Kailan kaya ilalagay yang PBN ng Quovadis no? :ohno::ohno:

The comeback of Airphil Express! This time A320 na siguro gagamitin nila for CEB-BXU and MNL-BXU routes.

Dyan sila natalo ng Cebu Pacific eh, imagine, A319 gamit ng Cebu Pac papuntang Cebu (mag 11x weekly A319 service CEB-BXU effective October 7, 2011) while ang PAL Express/Airphil is Q300/Q400 lang ha ha, di sila nag click eh
Great!, but the PAPI at the runway is off the mark. 5j pilots documented that at philskies forum. 4 white bars yet they are at the right 3 degree glidepath and 50ft above the threshold. Why would CAAP turn this on when they know it is not calibrated? There's more flights coming to Butuan yet here's one key equipment that is supposed to guide pilots in landing is not properly working.

Great!, but the PAPI at the runway is off the mark. 5j pilots documented that at philskies forum. 4 white bars yet they are at the right 3 degree glidepath and 50ft above the threshold. Why would CAAP turn this on when they know it is not calibrated? There's more flights coming to Butuan yet here's one key equipment that is supposed to guide pilots in landing is not properly working.

Thats the CAAP for you. Trully an INUTIL government agency.:ohno:

Thats the CAAP for you. Trully an INUTIL government agency.:ohno:
Yes Exzibit, could you imagine if those 5j pilots invited an FAA agent to ride in the jumpseat? You'll never know this guys will take a flight incognito and introduce themselves and of course an accommodating captain won't refuse that.4 white bars, meaning the are way up, what if visibility is poor and pilots will use the lights, they will of course go low and hit the ground early, good if they have a chance to pull up, like what happened to that PAL in Kalibo who aborted on time and barely scraping the fence.

I think that's one of the reason why konting weather disturbance lang sa Butuan, cancelled na ang flights.

Great!, but the PAPI at the runway is off the mark. 5j pilots documented that at philskies forum. 4 white bars yet they are at the right 3 degree glidepath and 50ft above the threshold. Why would CAAP turn this on when they know it is not calibrated? There's more flights coming to Butuan yet here's one key equipment that is supposed to guide pilots in landing is not properly working.

Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! :bash::bash: Kailan pa kaya to maaksyunan. :bash:

Thats the CAAP for you. Trully an INUTIL government agency.:ohno:

^^

What I also don't like sa runway is hindi equal ang asphalt. Both ends of the runway are concrete tapos walang turnaround pad. IMO, the runway still looks short and kinda ugly pa rin.

Hmmm.. the Butuan Airport reminds me of Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport. Whenever the pilots are told by the ATC to land on RWY 30, they really have no other option but to do a "killer turn" in the city proper before the final approach. :lol::nuts:

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I think this is a normal visual approach to all A320.. Pretty much standard and nothing usual compare to RPVD/DGT runway 09 approach a-la Kaitak..
AIRBUS 320 SERIES - Diagrams - Visual Approach (http://www.smartcockpit.com/pdf/plane/airbus/A320/diagrams/0004/)

wala lang.. nangukay lang ko diri sa thread.. hehe

I think this is a normal visual approach to all A320.. Pretty much standard and nothing usual compare to RPVD/DGT runway 09 approach a-la Kaitak..
AIRBUS 320 SERIES - Diagrams - Visual Approach (http://www.smartcockpit.com/pdf/plane/airbus/A320/diagrams/0004/)

wala lang.. nangukay lang ko diri sa thread.. hehe
Maybe when visibility is poor that the base leg distance from runway is reduced due to proximity of terrain ahead, if there is. Somehow, Butuan forumers have noted this. Dumaguete rwy09 is unique. One 5j captain was happy he was able to do a straight base leg other than a typical turn. As for the comment regarding the runway, yes it is a bit patchy because of extensions and widening done in phases, one thing though is they need a bit of uniformity on the grass at the sides. Somehow, vegetation seems to be growing at will. Now try looking at the neatness of Dumaguete - the say the lady manager makes the difference!

I think this is a normal visual approach to all A320.. Pretty much standard and nothing usual compare to RPVD/DGT runway 09 approach a-la Kaitak..
AIRBUS 320 SERIES - Diagrams - Visual Approach (http://www.smartcockpit.com/pdf/plane/airbus/A320/diagrams/0004/)

wala lang.. nangukay lang ko diri sa thread.. hehe

Okay lang pala ang ganyang approach kasi may time pa naman ang pilot na ma-align yung aircraft sa runway. Yung sa Kai Tak, after banking, dapat align agad haha

Maybe when visibility is poor that the base leg distance from runway is reduced due to proximity of terrain ahead, if there is. Somehow, Butuan forumers have noted this. Dumaguete rwy09 is unique. One 5j captain was happy he was able to do a straight base leg other than a typical turn. As for the comment regarding the runway, yes it is a bit patchy because of extensions and widening done in phases, one thing though is they need a bit of uniformity on the grass at the sides. Somehow, vegetation seems to be growing at will. Now try looking at the neatness of Dumaguete - the say the lady manager makes the difference!

That's what's lacking in our airport, maintenance.

Here's what I want for BXU:

1. The runway must be asphalted completely from edge to edge or extend even more to a few meters (sometimes a fully loaded A320 would use the whole runway to land or takeoff)
2. The runway and airport perimeter must be totally fenced so that people won't use it as a public road or highway especially if there are no more flights :lol:
3. Install LCD panels with cable channels at the pre-departure area
4. Fix navigational equipment, VOR/DME
5. Fix Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Lights
6. Install PBN for Airbus planes
7. Repaint runway marks
8. Clean up the dirty, dilapidated tarmac
9. Construct a proper viewing deck

Somebody add more to the list. hehe :cheers:

CEB hikes domestic flight capacity; 3 new Airbus aircraft coming

By EMMIE V. ABADILLA
May 19, 2011, 11:21pm
MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific (CEB) going gung-ho on local tourism, intends to increase its domestic flights in the last quarter of 2011, adding 33% more seats compared to the same period last year as it takes delivery of 3 more brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft in October.

The move is ‘‘in line with CEB’s commitment to promote tourism in the destinations it flies to,’’ explained CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. “Foreign and local travelers can book CEB’s lowest fares to explore the

Philippines’ top beaches and diving sites and attend the country’s most popular fiestas.”

“We currently already offer the most flights and the lowest fares to Cebu and Davao, two key cities in the Visayas and Mindanao, compared to any other airline,” she added.

CEB is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, “with the most extensive local route network” and higher flight frequency within the country than any other airline.

As it increases its domestic flights, CEB will also continue to have the most flights to popular tourist destinations such as Boracay, Coron, Dumaguete and Cagayan de Oro.

CEB will increase flight frequencies in the following routes:

Effective 1 October 2011

Manila-Butuan-Manila

(2x to 3x daily)

Manila-General Santos-Manila

(2x to 3x daily)

Manila-Tacloban-Manila

(4x to 5x daily)

Manila-Davao-Manila

(from 45x to 49x weekly)

Effective 7 October 2011

Manila-Davao-Manila (7x to 8x daily)

Manila-Dumaguete-Manila

(2x to 3x daily)

Manila-Roxas-Manila

(7x to 12x weekly)

Cebu-Butuan-Cebu

(7x to 11x weekly)

Manila-Boracay (Caticlan)-Manila (86x to 91x weekly)

Cebu-Dumaguete-Cebu

(3x to 7x weekly)

Cebu-Pagadian-Cebu

(4x to 7x weekly)

Additional Seats (from ATR 72-500 to Airbus A319)

Cebu-Ozamiz-Cebu (Daily)

Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila (Daily)

Effective 14 October 2011

Manila-Cagayan de Oro-Manila

(6x to 7x daily)

Cebu-Davao-Cebu

(24x to 28x weekly)

Manila-Cebu-Manila

(80x to 87x weekly)

Manila-Coron (Busuanga)-Manila

(2x to 3x daily)

Manila-Boracay (Caticlan)-Manila

(13x to 14x daily)

Manila-Naga-Manila (3x to 4x daily)

Additional Seats

(from ATR 72-500 to Airbus A319)

Cebu-Bacolod-Cebu (Daily)

Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu (Daily)

Cebu-Iloilo-Cebu (Daily)

Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu (Daily)

Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/node/319034/ceb-hike

Grabe talaga market share ng Cebu Pacific sa MNL-BXU, CEB-BXU routes, sana airphil will follow and compete head to head para di ma monopolize ang mga routes.

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You can clearly see the runway lights, runway numbers and PAPI lights on those vids ^^

PAL reduces flights; measures up
September 24, 2011, 6:37pm

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reducing the number of selected domestic and international flights for a limited period as the flag carrier prepares for the transfer of its catering, ground handling and call center reservations units to third party service providers on October 1, 2011.

In a statement, PAL disclosed that the number of domestic flights would be temporarily reduced by about 30 percent while international flights would be cut provisionally by 12 percent ahead of its long-awaited spin off/outsourcing program.

PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said domestic routes with reduced flight frequencies on certain days involve 14 stations, namely: Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Butuan, Cotabato, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Kalibo, Laoag, Legazpi, Tacloban, Tagbilaran and Zamboanga.

On the other hand, the 11 international points to be affected by the flight frequency reduction are Hong Kong, Bangkok, New Delhi, Macau, Singapore, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Guam, Sydney, Melbourne and Incheon (from Cebu). All other PAL flights remain as scheduled.

Apart from informing affected passengers, PAL has posted a complete and updated list of PAL flights at www.philippineairlines.com. For other inquiries passengers may also call PAL reservations at 858-8888 or their favorite travel agent.

Villaluna assured the public that only select PAL flights would be suspended for a few days, and would resume on varying dates in October and November as operations normalize after the spin off/outsourcing. She said all other PAL flights remain operational albeit on other available schedules. PAL may also merge some flights using bigger aircraft.

She stressed that the flight suspension on selected routes seeks to prevent sudden, unplanned cancellations and avoid passenger inconvenience. She said it would be easier for the flag carrier and its service providers to handle reduced number of flights as they adjust and transfer the functions of its three non-core units.

Villaluna said Malacañang, the Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Transportation and Communication, Manila International Airport Authority, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and Philippine National Police have been informed of the airline’s temporary flight reduction and other contingency measures.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/335482/pal-reduces-flights-measures

PR 477/478 will not operate on October 1, 2, 4 and 5, 2011. :ohno::ohno:^^

BUTUANONS LOVE CEBU PACIFIC AIR

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5 days left before 5J's CEB-BXU morning flight commences! 11x weekly service using Airbus A319!

Excited to go home again! Anyway, I hope 2P will recommence their MNL-BXU-MNL and CEB-BXU-CEB asap... Getting tired of 5J already.

Excited to go home again! Anyway, I hope 2P will recommence their MNL-BXU-MNL and CEB-BXU-CEB asap... Getting tired of 5J already.

Any clue when will they recommence these routes? Parang malabo na 'to mangyari ah.

jameslab, mag morning flight ka?

After days of cancellation, PAL will operate normally tomorrow October 3.

read from the Davao thread that 5J will mount DVO-BXU ATR flights next year. hope it materializes

read from the Davao thread that 5J will mount DVO-BXU ATR flights next year. hope it materializes

I already have read that and I even replied. Yes, I do hope that route will materialize. :lol:

Now PAL wants to cut off some routes? They're finally going to cut their MNL-BXU-MNL route after years of serving the BXU skies. Oh well, goodbye PAL, let 5J do the monopolization of this route. Don't even think of serving this route Airphil, you're not welcome here! Magsama kayo ni Zest Air! :bash: :bash:

Now PAL wants to cut off some routes? They're finally going to cut their MNL-BXU-MNL route after years of serving the BXU skies. Oh well, goodbye PAL, let 5J do the monopolization of this route. Don't even think of serving this route Airphil, you're not welcome here! Magsama kayo ni Zest Air! :bash: :bash:

AirPhil Express will replace PAL.

AirPhil Express will replace PAL.

Parang wala nang pag-asa ang APX. I don't see a MNL-BXU-MNL route or CEB-BXU-CEB route to materialize in the future. Look at their timetable, nakakasawa na. :bash::bash: They're so incompetent. They just leave 5J to monopolize the routes (in fact 5J added more frequencies na). If they think na they have lower fares than 5J, new planes, better services, etc. eh di bakit di sila nag launch kaagad to compete with 5J head to head.

That's what's lacking in our airport, maintenance.

Here's what I want for BXU:

1. The runway must be asphalted completely from edge to edge or extend even more to a few meters (sometimes a fully loaded A320 would use the whole runway to land or takeoff)
2. The runway and airport perimeter must be totally fenced so that people won't use it as a public road or highway especially if there are no more flights :lol:
3. Install LCD panels with cable channels at the pre-departure area
4. Fix navigational equipment, VOR/DME
5. Fix Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Lights
6. Install PBN for Airbus planes
7. Repaint runway marks
8. Clean up the dirty, dilapidated tarmac
9. Construct a proper viewing deck

Somebody add more to the list. hehe :cheers:


clean rest room! usahay way tubig tapos may lumulutang na "gold" :bash: -- "K"

CEBU PACIFIC DOMINATES BUTUAN MARKET!!

Billboard is in BUTUANON dialect.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/42/billboard.jpg

Photo by jsl_bxu1206 ^^

dont forget the "init" :bash: :bash:

clean rest room! usahay way tubig tapos may lumulutang na "gold" :bash: -- "K"

CEBU PACIFIC DOMINATES BUTUAN MARKET!!

Billboard is in BUTUANON dialect.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/42/billboard.jpg

Photo by jsl_bxu1206 ^^

cool!:banana::banana::banana:

where's this located?

along JC Aquino Ave cor Narra Road.:)

cool!:banana::banana::banana:

where's this located?

I have not tried Zest Air yet but I heard they have low rates. My mother-in-law took a Zest Air flight from Manila last week and she told me that all Zest Air flights on that day were 2 hours delayed. Was that an isolated case or was that a normal scenario?

Now PAL wants to cut off some routes? They're finally going to cut their MNL-BXU-MNL route after years of serving the BXU skies. Oh well, goodbye PAL, let 5J do the monopolization of this route. Don't even think of serving this route Airphil, you're not welcome here! Magsama kayo ni Zest Air! :bash: :bash:

I have not tried Zest Air yet but I heard they have low rates. My mother-in-law took a Zest Air flight from Manila last week and she told me that all Zest Air flights on that day were 2 hours delayed. Was that an isolated case or was that a normal scenario?

Zest Air has a bunch of destinations with only a few aircraft to cater that's why they get delayed all the time (so it's normal). Zest Air, I think like Airphil has no plans of flying here.

Guys, check out PAL's timetable. BUTUAN is no longer in the drop-down list. :ohno::ohno::ohno::bash::bash::bash:

But they will still operate until October 15.

Effective October 16, 2011 PAL will still operate MNL-BXU-MNL at Terminal 2 using A320.

Source: http://www.philippineairlines.com/Images/DOMESTIC%20SUMMER%20TIMETABLe%2016%20to%2027%20Oct%202011%20_tcm61-46186.pdf

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BANCASI AIRPORT


THE WAITING SHED'S NEW LOOK :)


(Photos taken yesterday, October 8,2011)



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Guys, there are two Military small aircrafts parked at the airport's tarmac yesterday, ngano kaha?


I also noticed two posts constructed (ready for concrete pourings) placed at both ends of the road a few meters away from the airport's main entrance. What is this for? maglalagay sila ng gate? :|


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Wala nimo maapil ug kuha ang morning flight padulong CEB msbunny? Naa baya gahapon. hehehe Nice pics by the way. :lol:

Wala nimo maapil ug kuha ang morning flight padulong CEB msbunny? Naa baya gahapon. hehehe Nice pics by the way. :lol:


haha wal gyud ka kalimot no :lol:

Delayed ang arrival ng CebuPac from Manila yesterday, 10 am na sila niabot.

I'll be going to the airport again on wednesday to send off my brother for the 7:30 am flight for Cebu, pero i-drop ra man nako sya basi dili nako ka picture :ohno:



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haha wal gyud ka kalimot no :lol:

Delayed ang arrival ng CebuPac from Manila yesterday, 10 am na sila niabot.

I'll be going to the airport again on wednesday to send off my brother for the 7:30 am flight for Cebu, pero i-drop ra man nako sya basi dili nako ka picture :ohno:



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Yup, delayed malapit na nga mag 11am pag take off haha

Apili nalang palihug msbunny, maluoy ka hahaha para kana ra bitaw

Cebu Pacific Flights from Butuan

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70 Asia's First, Shining Through
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It's Time Everyone Flies
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FROM: Butuan City Thread 46

Busy Butuan Airport
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Economic growth
November 6, 2011, 4:16pm

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/340279/health-service




BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – The economic growth of this city in the Caraga Region continues to flourish as more business investments are expected to come.

As this developed, the national government is expected to expand the runway of the Bancasi Airport in an objective to accommodate bigger aircraft and additional flights to cater to the growing number of passengers and cargo handling.

The Philippine Ports Authority and Department of Transportation and Communications also allocated funds for the expansion of the Masao Port in Barangay Lumbocan, also this city. (Mike Crismundo)


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mao na ni imong gihuwat dodong franz :)

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Welcome Airphil Express to BXU! :cheer:

Mockbooking

2P 967 Manila MNL to Butuan BXU DEP 11:35AM/ARR 1:05PM AIRBUS A320
2P 968 Butuan BXU to Manila MNL DEP 1:35PM/ARR 3:05PM AIRBUS A320

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BXU Airport Schedule effective January 31, 2012

CEB Cebu 5J 219 Cebu Pacific Air 6:50AM A319
MNL Manila 5J 785 Cebu Pacific Air 9:15AM A320
MNL Manila PR 477 Philippine Airlines 12:20PM A319
MNL Manila 2P 967 Airphil Express 1:05PM A320
MNL Manila 5J 787 Cebu Pacific Air 1:30PM A320
CEB Cebu 5J 223 Cebu Pacific Air 2:05PM A320
MNL Manila 5J 791 Cebu Pacific Air 3:25PM A320

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Welcome back airPhil!

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Welcome back airPhil!

:cheers::cheers::cheers: great news!

hope BXU can accommodate late afternoon &/or evening flights soon

:cheers::cheers::cheers: great news!

hope BXU can accommodate late afternoon &/or evening flights soon

Hopefully soon, we will.

For now the late afternoon flight is 5J 791/792 of Cebu Pacific which arrives at 3:30PM and departs at 4:00PM. :)

Airphil Express will be launching daily Cebu-Pagadian flights starting February 9, 2012 using a Q400. Maglisod gyud ug launch ang Airphil ug Cebu-Butuan kay ang pikas competitor x2 Airbus A319 flights ra ba gyud daily next year. Pero I suggest A320 nalang ila gamiton para maka-compete then kung dili makaya ang daily basis, i-TUE/THU/SAT nalang.

Can somebody explain why do pilots prefer to land in runway 12? I tell you, since late November until now, I rarely see planes approach and land in runway 30.
Is this due to wind direction? Does wind direction shift during the yuletide season?

Can somebody explain why do pilots prefer to land in runway 12? I tell you, since late November until now, I rarely see planes approach and land in runway 30.
Is this due to wind direction? Does wind direction shift during the yuletide season?

malamang this is due to wind directions that shift during "Amihan" months. Pero baka may iba ring reason ang kino-consider ang air traffic controller like yung pag-iwas dumaan sa urban areas. to avoid causing noise pollution and avoid tall structure (like communication towers) that may pose danger to the aircraft among others.

remember this year that airbus has helped define proper air navigation path for BXU? See here (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/326441/ceb-supports-airbuscaap-tieup). That may also be the reason why planes take runway 12 instead. for me, mas safe nga ang approach and take off sa runway 12 kasi naka tapat sa dagat.

malamang this is due to wind directions that shift during "Amihan" months. Pero baka may iba ring reason ang kino-consider ang air traffic controller like yung pag-iwas dumaan sa urban areas. to avoid causing noise pollution and avoid tall structure (like communication towers) that may pose danger to the aircraft among others.

remember this year that airbus has helped define proper air navigation path for BXU? See here (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/326441/ceb-supports-airbuscaap-tieup). That may also be the reason why planes take runway 12 instead. for me, mas safe nga ang approach and take off sa runway 12 kasi naka tapat sa dagat.

Thanks for the well explained info @dayanadayang. :okay:

Pero yesterday, all afternoon flights approached and landed via Runway 30.

PAL was SUPER delayed for 125 mins. and their aircraft yesterday was an A320.

Morning flights prefer a Runway 12 approach.

Pero yesterday, all afternoon flights approached and landed via Runway 30.

PAL was SUPER delayed for 125 mins. and their aircraft yesterday was an A320.

Morning flights prefer a Runway 12 approach.

hmmm...Amihan winds are supposed to be blowing at the strongest during morning time. Amihan winds blow Southwards from the North. So it would be normal to see planes approaching runway 30 in the morning. :dunno:

hmmm...Amihan winds are supposed to be blowing at the strongest during morning time. Amihan winds blow Southwards from the North. So it would be normal to see planes approaching runway 30 in the morning. :dunno:

Strange, I rarely see the morning flights of 5J approach and land via runway 30 in the morning. Could the winds be blocked by the mountains surrounding Butuan?

Strange, I rarely see the morning flights of 5J approach and land via runway 30 in the morning. Could the winds be blocked by the mountains surrounding Butuan?

hmmm...but there are no apparent mountain ranges in the Northern part of BXU. :dunno:
There is no way Amihan winds are blocked. It might be due to the weather disturbance lately. Some LPA perhaps.

hmmm...but there are no apparent mountain ranges in the Northern part of BXU. :dunno:
There is no way Amihan winds are blocked.

Trip lang siguro ng Air Traffic Controller na runway 12 lang talaga approach every morning. :lol::nuts:

Trip lang siguro ng Air Traffic Controller na runway 12 lang talaga approach every morning. :lol::nuts:

Maybe the air traffic controller deemed it necessary to do the approach on runway 12. :dunno:

Can an air traffic controller do tripping as to where he would want the planes to land and take off? In my own point of view, I think so they can...for as long as it is safely possible to do so.

CONGRATZ our sister city BUTUAN for the coming back of APX flight there. :D more development and improvements to come.

CONGRATZ our sister city BUTUAN for the coming back of APX flight there. :D more development and improvements to come.

:okay: :okay: It's about time to bring back the glory!

Maybe the air traffic controller deemed it necessary to do the approach on runway 12. :dunno:

Can an air traffic controller do tripping as to where he would want the planes to land and take off? In my own point of view, I think so they can...for as long as it is safely possible to do so.

I concur. ^^ Then the afternoon flights approaches are based on the windsock.

Airphil Express will be launching daily Cebu-Pagadian flights starting February 9, 2012 using a Q400. Maglisod gyud ug launch ang Airphil ug Cebu-Butuan kay ang pikas competitor x2 Airbus A319 flights ra ba gyud daily next year. Pero I suggest A320 nalang ila gamiton para maka-compete then kung dili makaya ang daily basis, i-TUE/THU/SAT nalang.

Maski Q400 ilang gamiton, it would still be better for butuan to have a new fllight to cebu.. Para daghan mapilian.. And eventually, mahimo na A320... Baby steps

Maski Q400 ilang gamiton, it would still be better for butuan to have a new fllight to cebu.. Para daghan mapilian.. And eventually, mahimo na A320... Baby steps

Kadtong PAL Express sa una mahal gyud ang fare sa BXU-CEB tas Q400 pa gyud. Murag feel sa mga tao nga dili worth ilang bayad mao wala nagdugay. Unta karon nga APX na with low fares, mobalik na ang Q400 dire bisag Tue/Thu/Sat lang ang sched. :lol:

Kadtong PAL Express sa una mahal gyud ang fare sa BXU-CEB tas Q400 pa gyud. Murag feel sa mga tao nga dili worth ilang bayad mao wala nagdugay. Unta karon nga APX na with low fares, mobalik na ang Q400 dire bisag Tue/Thu/Sat lang ang sched. :lol:

Mahal diay to? ka lima man guro ko kasakay sa PAL Express CEB-BXU sa una.. then maka ingon ko na competitive ra man sad ang price ato sa price sa 5J.. minsan kay nakakuha ko mas barato sa PAL Express ato than 5J

Mahal diay to? ka lima man guro ko kasakay sa PAL Express CEB-BXU sa una.. then maka ingon ko na competitive ra man sad ang price ato sa price sa 5J.. minsan kay nakakuha ko mas barato sa PAL Express ato than 5J

Then why from Q400, they downgraded the equipment to Q300 and then eventually they ceased flying the route? If PAL Express had cheaper fares then Cebu Pacific then why did they downgrade the equipment? Kung marami ang pasahero ng PAL Express dahil sa low fares then they should have not downgraded the A/C to Q300. For sure, natalo ng Cebu Pacific ang PAL Express, sa aircraft equipment pa lang.

hope more connections will be done out of BXU, like Davao or Tagbiliran.

any news/rumors on this guys?

Then why from Q400, they downgraded the equipment to Q300 and then eventually they ceased flying the route? If PAL Express had cheaper fares then Cebu Pacific then why did they downgrade the equipment? Kung marami ang pasahero ng PAL Express dahil sa low fares then they should have not downgraded the A/C to Q300. For sure, natalo ng Cebu Pacific ang PAL Express, sa aircraft equipment pa lang.

Yup.. because people prefer jet planes...

hope more connections will be done out of BXU, like Davao or Tagbiliran.

any news/rumors on this guys?

Cebu Pacific is currently studying BXU-DVO on an ATR (I heard this sa DIA thread). If the results of the study will turn out to be positive then this route might be launched in the coming months next year.

Yup.. because people prefer jet planes...

Still it would be hard for APX to return the BXU-CEB route unless they use the A320 to compete head to head with 5J's twice daily A319s next year.

BUSINESS
Boracay bound? Higher airport fee awaits
BY RAPPLER.COM

Posted on 12/25/2011 12:29 PM | Updated 12/26/2011 11:14 AM
5
MANILA, Philippines - From P20 to P200.

That's the increase in airport terminal fee travelers bound for Boracay Island have to brace for starting January 2012.

The airport's private operator, a unit of diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp., is hiking the terminal fee to recoup its investment in the infrastructure located in Caticlan town, the jump-off point to Boracay's world famous powdery white sand beach.

"It's San Miguel's call when to implement the terminal fee increase as the airport management is privatized," Ramon Gutierrez, the chief of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) told Rappler.com in a text message.

In June, San Miguel disclosed to the stock exchange that it would invest around $300 million in the next two to three years to modernize the airport.

The work involves the expansion of the terminal to accommodate more passengers. San Miguel expects to increase the terminal's capacity by 30%.

To accommodate bigger aircrafts with more seating capacity, Trans Aire would also expand the airport’s runway from 950 meters to 2,500 meters and extend the width of the runway from 30 meters to 60 meters.

By December 2013, the San Miguel group expects to complete not only the airport project but also allied businesses, including a budget hotel, a convention center that can seat 25,000 people, and a commercial/retail area.

Tourist arrivals in the pristine island resort of Boracay in Aklan province rose 20% to 779,666 in 2010 from 649,559 in 2009, according to data from the tourism department.

Airport projects

The government has granted the 25-year contract to rehabilitate and operate the Caticlan airport to Trans Aire Development Holdings Corp., a 93%-owned unit of San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC).

SMHC was the conglomerate's corporate vehicle to acquire a majority interest in Caticlan International Airport Development Corp. (CIADC) from a consortium led by George Yang, the Filipino-Chinese businessman who used to control the Philippine franchise of McDonalds.

San Miguel Corp. has been aggressively diversifying away from its core food and beverage business, and into heavy and high-growth sectors. It now controls or has major stakes in some of the biggest Philippine businesses, including oil refiner and retailer Petron Corp., Meralco, several mining, banking, telecommunications and infrastructure assets.

Specifically for airports, San Miguel had said it is interested to participate in other domestic airports up for privatization, including Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Cagara in the northeastern portion of the island of Mindanao, as well as Bohol and Cebu.

San Miguel executives have also expressed interest in bidding for the country's major gateways, including Terminal 3 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, as well as the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark.

The Clark airport is the country's target as the next main international gateway.

The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,100 islands. Affordable travel via budget airlines was behind the dramatic rise in air travel to and from different destinations in the country. - Rappler.com

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hope Cagara is a typo. if true, this is one helluva good news for Caraga!!!! :-)

Not sure if it's Surigao or Butuan....

BUSINESS
Boracay bound? Higher airport fee awaits
BY RAPPLER.COM

Posted on 12/25/2011 12:29 PM | Updated 12/26/2011 11:14 AM
5
MANILA, Philippines - From P20 to P200.

That's the increase in airport terminal fee travelers bound for Boracay Island have to brace for starting January 2012.

The airport's private operator, a unit of diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp., is hiking the terminal fee to recoup its investment in the infrastructure located in Caticlan town, the jump-off point to Boracay's world famous powdery white sand beach.

"It's San Miguel's call when to implement the terminal fee increase as the airport management is privatized," Ramon Gutierrez, the chief of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) told Rappler.com in a text message.

In June, San Miguel disclosed to the stock exchange that it would invest around $300 million in the next two to three years to modernize the airport.

The work involves the expansion of the terminal to accommodate more passengers. San Miguel expects to increase the terminal's capacity by 30%.

To accommodate bigger aircrafts with more seating capacity, Trans Aire would also expand the airport’s runway from 950 meters to 2,500 meters and extend the width of the runway from 30 meters to 60 meters.

By December 2013, the San Miguel group expects to complete not only the airport project but also allied businesses, including a budget hotel, a convention center that can seat 25,000 people, and a commercial/retail area.

Tourist arrivals in the pristine island resort of Boracay in Aklan province rose 20% to 779,666 in 2010 from 649,559 in 2009, according to data from the tourism department.

Airport projects

The government has granted the 25-year contract to rehabilitate and operate the Caticlan airport to Trans Aire Development Holdings Corp., a 93%-owned unit of San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC).

SMHC was the conglomerate's corporate vehicle to acquire a majority interest in Caticlan International Airport Development Corp. (CIADC) from a consortium led by George Yang, the Filipino-Chinese businessman who used to control the Philippine franchise of McDonalds.

San Miguel Corp. has been aggressively diversifying away from its core food and beverage business, and into heavy and high-growth sectors. It now controls or has major stakes in some of the biggest Philippine businesses, including oil refiner and retailer Petron Corp., Meralco, several mining, banking, telecommunications and infrastructure assets.

Specifically for airports, San Miguel had said it is interested to participate in other domestic airports up for privatization, including Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Cagara in the northeastern portion of the island of Mindanao, as well as Bohol and Cebu.

San Miguel executives have also expressed interest in bidding for the country's major gateways, including Terminal 3 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, as well as the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark.

The Clark airport is the country's target as the next main international gateway.

The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,100 islands. Affordable travel via budget airlines was behind the dramatic rise in air travel to and from different destinations in the country. - Rappler.com

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hope Cagara is a typo. if true, this is one helluva good news for Caraga!!!! :-)

Most probably Siargao's Sayak Airport. ^^

Cagara?

Was that a typo error or did the author wrote it intentionally? :nuts:

Most probably Siargao's Sayak Airport. ^^

In business, you choose to invest where there is a demand or most preferably high demand. Now, you can say what airport in CARAGA they are interested. :)

Very good news from Airphil Express! They will soon commence their DAILY CEBU-BUTUAN route this coming APRIL 2012!

http://i.imgur.com/794i7.jpg

As you can see in the photo above, it's a mixture of Airbus A320 and Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.

Monday-Wednesday-Friday (AIRBUS A320 flights)
2P 363 CEBU-BUTUAN DEPARTS 3:30PM ARRIVES 4:25PM
2P 364 BUTUAN-CEBU DEPARTS 4:55PM ARRIVES 5:50PM

Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday-Sunday (BOMBARDIER Q400 flights)
2P 361 CEBU-BUTUAN DEPARTS 7:50AM ARRIVES 8:40AM
2P 362 BUTUAN-CEBU DEPARTS 9:00AM ARRIVES 9:50AM

BXU Butuan-Bancasi Airport Arrivals Schedule for April 2012

MWF
http://i.imgur.com/82MQa.jpg

TTH
http://i.imgur.com/koKjo.jpg

AIRLINE WARS: The Return of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 :nuts: now in Airphil Express livery :D

^^ I miss the "Flying Needle" and the turboprop engine sound. LOL! :D:lol:

Very good news from Airphil Express! They will soon commence their DAILY CEBU-BUTUAN route this coming APRIL 2012!

http://i.imgur.com/794i7.jpg

As you can see in the photo above, it's a mixture of Airbus A320 and Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.

Monday-Wednesday-Friday (AIRBUS A320 flights)
2P 363 CEBU-BUTUAN DEPARTS 3:30PM ARRIVES 4:25PM
2P 364 BUTUAN-CEBU DEPARTS 4:55PM ARRIVES 5:50PM

Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday-Sunday (BOMBARDIER Q400 flights)
2P 363 CEBU-BUTUAN DEPARTS 7:50AM ARRIVES 8:40AM
2P 364 BUTUAN-CEBU DEPARTS 9:00AM ARRIVES 9:50AM

Flight starts this March 22, 2012. :)

Flight starts this March 22, 2012. :)

Ay March 22 pala, thanks dashalvin for the correction. :)

TRIP LANG..

Sana may FIDS na rin sa Bancasi. hehe


http://multiply.com/mu/jameslab/image/1/photos/15/600x600/4/fids.jpg?et=K4z0754SglLtLkSN6kY%2CzA&nmid=213567581

Grabe halos every hour may flight na, pa late afternoon hangtod gabii naman ang sched :cheers:^^

General Appropriations Act of 2012 DOTC Budget
http://i.imgur.com/D1PDg.jpg

Flight starts this March 22, 2012. :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383933_322717057752244_107806625909956_1163209_1408459820_n.jpg

^^:)

General Appropriations Act of 2012 DOTC Budget
http://i.imgur.com/D1PDg.jpg

May info ka tol sa GAA sa ibang airport sa Mindanao?

TRIP LANG..

Sana may FIDS na rin sa Bancasi. hehe


http://multiply.com/mu/jameslab/image/1/photos/15/600x600/4/fids.jpg?et=K4z0754SglLtLkSN6kY%2CzA&nmid=213567581

this is nice! i just hope we get to have Transaire to build/manage Bancasi =)

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^^:)

:banana::banana::banana: hope to get more flights to Bancasi. soon evening flights?

May info ka tol sa GAA sa ibang airport sa Mindanao?

I have posted the budget appropriations for Dipolog and Pagadian airports in their respective threads.:)

:banana::banana::banana: hope to get more flights to Bancasi. soon evening flights?

Those evening flights will come soon. That's why the DOTC will be installing night vision equipment in preparation for evening flights.

Very good news from Airphil Express! They will soon commence their DAILY CEBU-BUTUAN route this coming APRIL 2012!

http://i.imgur.com/794i7.jpg

As you can see in the photo above, it's a mixture of Airbus A320 and Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.

Monday-Wednesday-Friday (AIRBUS A320 flights)
2P 363 CEBU-BUTUAN DEPARTS 3:30PM ARRIVES 4:25PM
2P 364 BUTUAN-CEBU DEPARTS 4:55PM ARRIVES 5:50PM

Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday-Sunday (BOMBARDIER Q400 flights)
2P 363 CEBU-BUTUAN DEPARTS 7:50AM ARRIVES 8:40AM
2P 364 BUTUAN-CEBU DEPARTS 9:00AM ARRIVES 9:50AM
And you should notice that in this 1 hour segment, the q400 is 5minutes earlier than the airbus. Its because it has the same rate of climb plus less taxi and take-off roll in the runway. In a two hour segment, the airbus can gain enough momentum though to stay ahead from the bombardier. That's why this turboprop( the fastest in the market) behaves just like a jet in short routes like Butuan to Cebu.

And you should notice that in this 1 hour segment, the q400 is 5minutes earlier than the airbus. Its because it has the same rate of climb plus less taxi and take-off roll in the runway. In a two hour segment, the airbus can gain enough momentum though to stay ahead from the bombardier. That's why this turboprop( the fastest in the market) behaves just like a jet in short routes like Butuan to Cebu.

Nice info litigs! :applause: :okay: ^^

Adjusted timings for 5J 219/220 next month

5J 219 CEBU-BUTUAN DEP 06:50/ARR 07:35
5J 220 BUTUAN-CEBU DEP 08:05/ARR 08:50

Adjusted timings for 5J 791/792 (Feb 2012)

5J 791 MANILA-BUTUAN DEP 14:15/ARR 15:40
5J 792 BUTUAN-MANILA DEP 16:10/ARR 17:35

Airphil Express Promo
Cebu to Butuan for PHP 288.00 One Way
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naay untay BXU-Davao or BXU-Cagayan de Oro.. :)

naay untay BXU-Davao or BXU-Cagayan de Oro.. :)

Pwede ang BXU-DVO on an ATR/Q300/Q400 tas twice to thrice weekly ang sched. Dool ra man ang CDO, no need na.

Ug sa dihang mobalhin naman ang airport sa CDO from Lumbia to the municipality of Laguindingan which is minutes away from CDO.

This is not good because from Butuan Airport lilipad patungong CGY (Laguindingan) then paglapag, byahe na naman patungong CDO. Mahal baya ang airfare. Your expenses would be: airfare + surcharges + taxes + bus/van ride to CDO which would cost a thousand plus php pag round trip.

Unlike sa bus, less than 1000php lang magagastos mo sa transportation back and forth or if may sasakyan ka, ok na ok, gas lang gagastusin mo, di ka pa mabibitin :lol:

BXU-DVO is approx. 5-6 hours land trip which could be very exhausting for some travelers because of stop overs, winding roads, up and down roads, curvy roads, extremely cold aircon, traffic, full seats etc.

Hope mag initiate ang APX or 5J ng BXU-DVO on an ATR/Q300/Q400.

Hope mag initiate ang APX or 5J ng BXU-DVO on an ATR/Q300/Q400.

atually i heard that 5J is studying the route.

And you should notice that in this 1 hour segment, the q400 is 5minutes earlier than the airbus. Its because it has the same rate of climb plus less taxi and take-off roll in the runway. In a two hour segment, the airbus can gain enough momentum though to stay ahead from the bombardier. That's why this turboprop( the fastest in the market) behaves just like a jet in short routes like Butuan to Cebu.

Yep. I experienced my shortest plane ride last December 2010 through an Airphil Express Q400 BCD-CEB....I still can't believe it took us only 13 minutes. I didn't even finish my burger. As the plane taxied on MCIA I have heard the captain speaking "we're happy to announce that we arrived 17 minutes ahead of our scheduled time of arrival" :D

It was the shortest since a BAC 1-11 in 1988 took only 22 minutes from BCD-CEB.:lol::lol:

Hope mag initiate ang APX or 5J ng BXU-DVO on an ATR/Q300/Q400.
Piya-et gyud si Bachelor Tours ani. :lol:
What if Bachelor Tours will start non-stop BXU-DVO-BXU route? I saw their new buses are very nice. The nicest I have seen in Mindanao. :)

How much is the bus fare from BXU to DVO?

atually i heard that 5J is studying the route.

Sana maganda ang kalalabasan. :)

Piya-et gyud si Bachelor Tours ani. :lol:
What if Bachelor Tours will start non-stop BXU-DVO-BXU route? I saw their new buses are very nice. The nicest I have seen in Mindanao. :)

How much is the bus fare from BXU to DVO?

The bus fare is more or less 500 pesos one way.

Yes, King Long, Yutong, and all the ong ong. :lol::nuts: Grabe naman siguro pag non-stop, paano ka naman tatae, iihi at susuka? :rofl: :rofl: :naughty::nuts:

Yep. I experienced my shortest plane ride last December 2010 through an Airphil Express Q400 BCD-CEB....I still can't believe it took us only 13 minutes. I didn't even finish my burger. As the plane taxied on MCIA I have heard the captain speaking "we're happy to announce that we arrived 17 minutes ahead of our scheduled time of arrival" :D

It was the shortest since a BAC 1-11 in 1988 took only 22 minutes from BCD-CEB.:lol::lol:

But nothing beats the comfort of Airbus, wide legroom, spacious cabin :)

But nothing beats the comfort of Airbus, wide legroom, spacious cabin :)

Right now Cebu Pacific has changed its ATR to an A320 for its Cebu-Bacolod routes. travel time between these two citries kasi is just at the average of 20-25 minutes....so I wont expect bigger aircrafts utilized...hehehehehe :lol:

Right now Cebu Pacific has changed its ATR to an A320 for its Cebu-Bacolod routes. travel time between these two citries kasi is just at the average of 20-25 minutes....so I wont expect bigger aircrafts utilized...hehehehehe :lol:

:okay: Good for BCD! Sa amin dito x2 A319s. :lol:

Cebu-Butuan for PHP 288 BASE FARE

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381811_304242429622039_100352916677659_879771_1220225268_n.jpg

^^

Flying to Butuan skies this February :) This is APX's brand new Airbus A320 delivered last January 12. :smug:

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http://i.imgur.com/xiFMW.jpg

Flying Soon ^^

Changes in Equipment and Schedule due to Aircraft Maintenance
5J 787/788 MNLBXU will operate using an Airbus A319 (instead of regular A320) from January 27 to February 3. 5J 785/786/791/792 will operate as is.

5J 219/220 will not operate from January 27 to February 12. Operations will resume on February 13.

EDIT: 5J 219/220 will resume on February 10 with daily frequency

Cebu Pacific Airbus Night Departure at Bancasi
5J 792 BXU-MNL

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430296_2644908687060_1385927191_32332964_1286839058_n.jpg

Source: Anthony Torralba on facebook.com/butuan

5J 219/220 CEB-BXU DAILY SERVICE Starts February 10, 2012. :)

5J will have twice daily flights to and from the Queen City of the South a few days from now.

Cebu Pacific Airbus Night Departure at Bancasi

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430296_2644908687060_1385927191_32332964_1286839058_n.jpg

Source: Anthony Torralba on facebook.com/butuan

:okay:Glad to see more and more airports are now capable of handling night flights. :)
More pictures pls.

:okay:Glad to see more and more airports are now capable of handling night flights. :)
More pictures pls.

That was 5J 792 BXU-MNL. ^^ :)

Di ko to napansin kasi sa kabila pala siya nag landing/takeoff, wala siya nag landing/takeoff sa city proper. As far as I have remembered, pinaka-late departure ng 5J ay mga 17:00+ hours. I think this was taken last December (days are shorter in December AFAIK). I haven't noticed sa flight status na may 18:00+ or 19:00+.

Cebu Pacific Airbus Night Departure at Bancasi
5J 792 BXU-MNL

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430296_2644908687060_1385927191_32332964_1286839058_n.jpg

Source: Anthony Torralba on facebook.com/butuan

Di naka ON yung tail lights. hehe by the way are tail lights optional or necessary?

Di naka ON yung tail lights. hehe by the way are tail lights optional or necessary?

I remember asking that before and somebody answered it is optional...I think airlines should turn on the tail lights whenever landing or departing...at least...when cruising, they can turn it off.

I remember asking that before and somebody answered it is optional...I think airlines should turn on the tail lights whenever landing or departing...at least...when cruising, they can turn it off.

Ahh turning ON of tail lights depends on the pilot hehe but they should turn it ON during take off and landing para ma-recognize sila aside from beacons and strobes :)

Cebu Pacific Airbus Night Departure at Bancasi
5J 792 BXU-MNL

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430296_2644908687060_1385927191_32332964_1286839058_n.jpg

Source: Anthony Torralba on facebook.com/butuan
wow..

5J 219/220 CEB-BXU DAILY SERVICE Starts February 10, 2012. :)
I tried mag Morning flight last Jan 7, daming vacant seat, akala ko cebupac is not making money sa kanilang morning flight and now ginawa pa nilang daily. nice..


5J will have twice daily flights to and from the Queen City of the South a few days from now.
wow, im excited. di na kasya ang airport ng Bancasi, kailangang i expand ..

I tried mag Morning flight last Jan 7, daming vacant seat, akala ko cebupac is not making money sa kanilang morning flight and now ginawa pa nilang daily. nice..


wow, im excited. di na kasya ang airport ng Bancasi, kailangang i expand ..

Yep, my cousin even rode the morning flight months ago, half-empty daw yung 319. :lol::nuts:

Pero mas convenient kung morning flight ka. It will surely save you time tapos di ka pa ma sa-sandwich sa full flight sa afternoon.

Starting March 22, we'll have 3 flights daily for CEB. Ang sa Airphil kay every MWF, Airbus 320 ilang panglaban sa 319 sa 5J while sa TTHSASU, DH4 :) We will also have a late afternoon flight aside from an early morning flight: 2P 364 departs at 04:50pm. ^^

Night flight? Nadelayed ni nga flight?

Night flight? Nadelayed ni nga flight?

mao ni gi Post sa facebook ni Anthony Torralba: Late departure of Cebu Pac flight from BXU to MNL. taken at the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital, 4ID, PA @ Brgy. Bancasi....BXU airport can now accommodate evening flights

Night flight? Nadelayed ni nga flight?

Afternoon flight. Nadelayed lang. :)

I asked my classmate who embarked on a recent trip to MNL two days ago. Iyang obsevation is mas daghan ang outgoing (BXU-MNL) passengers sa morning flight sa Cebu Paciifc (5J 786) kontra sa incoming (MNL-BXU) passengers (5J 785) na maraming vacant seats sa aircraft. Mas puno ang afternoon MNL flights (5J 787/788/791/792).

This is it, let's all give a warm welcome and send our best wishes to Airphil Express on their first (Inaugural) Airbus A320 flight from Manila!
This is a milestone not only for Bancasi Airport and Butuan City and in Caraga region as well. :)

http://v2.airplaneupload.de/images-i1027bh6kus.jpg

Very lovely weather this morning. I'll be going to the airport later for planespotting hehe :)

Planespotting at Bancasi Airport
Photos by Anthony Torralba

Another delayed flight... departs at night...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399924_2660340512846_1385927191_32338936_1737657612_n.jpg

Aviation fanatics...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423724_2660327552522_1385927191_32338935_1605663798_n.jpg

This is it, let's all give a warm welcome and send our best wishes to Airphil Express on their first Airbus A320 flight from Manila!
This is a milestone not only for Bancasi Airport and Butuan City and in Caraga region as well. :)

Very lovely weather this morning. I'll be going to the airport later for planespotting hehe :)

Picture sir Franz.. :) ..

Picture sir Franz.. :) ..

Yeah sure benk. :) I asked the owner of the photos above kung where dapit agion na nga spot para diha ko manukad hahaha :D

Planespotting at Bancasi Airport
Photos by Anthony Torralba

Another delayed flight... departs at night...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399924_2660340512846_1385927191_32338936_1737657612_n.jpg

Aviation fanatics...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423724_2660327552522_1385927191_32338935_1605663798_n.jpg
Nice! Its more fun in the Philippines they say, so what happened to the airport perimeter fence?

Nice! Its more fun in the Philippines they say, so what happened to the airport perimeter fence?

The airport perimeter fence is just up ahead which covers the tip of runway 12 to the middle part of the runway. What you see in the pic is runway 30. :)

Here's my edited version :rofl:

http://i.imgur.com/dJ4Ul.jpg

Here's a pic of the perimeter fence taken beside the runway

http://i.imgur.com/HfUcc.jpg

:dance:

BUTUAN BANCASI AIRPORT Welcomes APX Airbus A320 from MANILA!
Photos by Yours Truly

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^^:banana::banana::banana:^^

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[CENTER]BUTUAN BANCASI AIRPORT Welcomes APX Airbus A320 from MANILA!
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This one is funny!:lol::lol:

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Really very busy airport now, great shot ! Thanks for posting.:banana::banana:

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This one is funny!:lol::lol:

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Really very busy airport now, great shot ! Thanks for posting.:banana::banana:

Yeah I know. :lol:
^^ My pleasure :)

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:)

We can actually walk down that path which leads to the runway :naughty: ^^ No perimeter fence at all haha :lol: although there's this rude and killjoy security guard

Planespotting at Bancasi Airport
Photos by Anthony Torralba

Another delayed flight... departs at night...
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OMG...:ohno: this is not right...those people are so close to the aircraft. Baka mahigop yan sila or di kaya ma jet blast...

I can't believe how lenient CAAP is in bxu...security is compromised.:ohno:

OMG...:ohno: this is not right...those people are so close to the aircraft. Baka mahigop yan sila or di kaya ma jet blast...

I can't believe how lenient CAAP is in bxu...security is compromised.:ohno:

^^ Nag wonder nga ako bakit nakalusot sila. We were supposed to go there kanina pero there was a security guard, sinita nga kami eh. Baka off duty yung security guard kaya sila nakalusot. Hope ma cover ng budget yung installation ng perimeter fence up to runway 30.

^^ Nag wonder nga ako bakit nakalusot sila. We were supposed to go there kanina pero there was a security guard. Baka off duty yung security guard kaya sila nakalusot. Hope ma cover ng budget yung installation ng perimeter fence up to runway 30.
tsk tsk tsk ....soooo not right.:ohno:

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^^:banana::banana::banana:^^

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Congratulations! Ganda

Congratulations Butuan :D

^^ More pics :)
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[QUOTE=Franz-Bxu;88106735]Planespotting at Bancasi Airport
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Another delayed flight... departs at night...
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Delikado naman Po! yan may Bata pang kasama :bash::bash:

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^^:banana::banana::banana:^^

Daghan pasahero ang airphil sir franz?

Daghan pasahero ang airphil sir franz?

Yep! It even took almost 15 minutes to deplane. The first who went off were APX people including Mr. Brian Hogan. I immediately noticed him because of his orange shirt and Caucasian skin. :lol:

PAL A319-100 with 70 Asia's First sticker

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nag abot ang tulo ka edro :D

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^^:banana::banana::banana:^^

nag abot ang tulo ka edro :D

Kung delayed, mag-abot na sila every MWFSun.

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^^:banana::banana::banana:^^

sir franz,

3 lagi ni ka plane?
naay na delay ani?
wat tym ni na picturan sir franz? :naughty:

ang akong expected na magAbot, kay PAL and Airphil..
kay depature sa pal kay 12:50 PM then sa Arival Airphil 1:05 PM.

hmmmm,:shifty:

sir franz,

3 lagi ni ka plane?
naay na delay ani?
wat tym ni na picturan sir franz? :naughty:

ang akong expected na magAbot, kay PAL and Airphil..
kay depature sa pal kay 12:50 PM then sa Arival Airphil 1:05 PM.

hmmmm,:shifty:

Yup, delayed ang Cebu Pacific ug Airphil. :)

BLOOPERS :lol:

After the departure of PAL, we waited for the arrival of Airphil Express.

Around 30 minutes later...

Nag ingay na yung siren ng tower tsaka naka on na yung runway lights. Tumayo na ako at naka ready na yung cam tapos hindi ko ma-explain yung feeling ko na kinakabahan na masaya na naninindig yung balahibo. Aba, may paparating na na aircraft and there from a distance, may papalapag na eroplano sa Runway 12, kitang kita yung lights.

Sabi ko sa kaibigan ko, this is it, welcome Airphil to BXU! Pero after touch down, nakita ko na yung eroplano, may kulay yellow at orange. Waaaaa! False alarm. Di pala to Airphil, Cebu Pacific pala! Amf nangloko 'lang hiya hahahaha

Tapos after mga 5 minutes, nag siren ulit yung tower, may papalapag na naman na eroplano, same parin sila ng Cebu pacific sa Runway 12 papalapag, kitang kita na yung lights, sabi ko sa sarili ko, eto na talaga. hahaha I saw the aircraft touch down, very smooth as if regular service lang, tapos nang makita ko yung red orange tapos white tail. WOW! This is it! WELCOME AIRPHIL TO BXU! Pag taxi ng aircraft, wave ako ng wave tapos thumbs up sa mga pilots at passengers at APX vips. :okay: :righton::cheer::nocrook:

:lol:

Congratulation Butuan for more incoming flights.

neat photos and congrats :D

neat photos and congrats :D

Come back here Noize, mag planespotting ka naman hehe :D

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CEBU PACIFIC Spoilers Extended
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Nice!, the blue taxiway lights are clear on the picture. Don't know why the pilot still had the spoilers engage when the landing phase has already been executed. Those spoilers doesn't do its job when the aircraft is turning, normally, they would have already been retracted as it enters the tarmac. Maybe it did a short landing run in full spoilers and reverse thrust to make it to the taxi-way.

Nice!, the blue taxiway lights are clear on the picture. Don't know why the pilot still had the spoilers engage when the landing phase has already been executed. Those spoilers doesn't do its job when the aircraft is turning, normally, they would have already been retracted as it enters the tarmac. Maybe it did a short landing run in full spoilers and reverse thrust to make it to the taxi-way.

May ibang pilots na after mag touchdown at full reverse thrust, diretso retract ang spoilers pati flaps and slats, meron naman iba na pag taxi pa lang, dun na mag retract :lol:

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Kitams yung scratch (touchdown) marks ng A/C tires

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Hapit na mahuman ang asphalt overlay sa BXU?

Hapit na mahuman ang asphalt overlay sa BXU?

Dugay ra nahuman dash mga 2009 pa siguro. Wala lang gi-asphalt ang both ends sa runway :bash: that's why when the aircraft reaches the end of the runway, that's the time mag uyog uyog ang aircraft kay libaong man :lol::bash:

Mao ba. Ag nilantaw ko last year sa sat image sa Google earth kay di pa lgi asphalt ang runway.

Mao ba. Ag nilantaw ko last year sa sat image sa Google earth kay di pa lgi asphalt ang runway.

2005 pa yung mga satellite images ng Google Earth for Butuan.

Arrivals from CEBU eff. March 29 UFN

5J 219/220 Cebu Pacific - 06:50 - DAILY - A319
2P 361/362 Airphil Express - 08:40 - TTHSASUN - DH4
5J 223/224 Cebu Pacific -14:05 - DAILY - A319
2P 363/364 Airphil Express - 16:25 - DAILY - A320

Mas marami pala ang frequency ng Airphil sa kanilang CEB hub kesa sa MNL. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday lang yung schedule ng MNLBXU so those travelling other than those days or yung mga hindi naka avail ng tickets dahil sold out, must take a connecting flight via Cebu. ^^

It may be exhausting but it is cheaper. Regardless of promos, for MNL-CEB-CEB-BXU leg it will cost around 1388 but for MNL-BXU it will cost 1909.

Coming Soon! BXU-DVO Direct Flight on Airphil Express Dash 8 Q400!
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AIRPHILEXPRESS CEB-BXU FLIGHTS EXPERIENCING BRISK ADVANCE BOOKINGS

The CEB-BXU route for Airphilexpress will commence on March 22. 2P361 leaves Cebu at 7:50AM every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday using BombardierQ400. 2P363 on the other hand leaves Cebu at 3:30PM every Monday, Wednesday and Friday using Airbus320.

But despite the 2 daily flights of Cebu Pacific for the same sector, Airphilexpress is experiencing brisk advance bookings. This prompts the company to increase the frequency of 2P363 from 3x a week to daily starting March 29.

With this development, starting March 29 there will be 4 daily flights for the CEB-BXU sector every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. This makes 25 weekly flights for this leg. The MNL-BXU route on the other hand has a total count of 32 weekly flights.

Coming Soon! BXU-DVO Direct Flight on Airphil Express Dash 8 Q400!
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haha, so ila najud tingali na giplanohan no? :)...

SCHEDULED Arrivals for tomorrow, February 9
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haha, so ila najud tingali na giplanohan no? :)...

Yep! According to BXU-GCP, the feasibility study for this route/sector is now underway. There were early rumors that Cebu Pacific is currently studying the route but I think Airphil will be the first to serve this route. :)

Dami na pala destinations from APX Cebu hub na gagamit ng A320 aside from Butuan: Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Bacolod, General Santos, Zamboanga at Tacloban. :okay:

Dili kaha ni sila ma short sa a/c? hehe

Dami na pala destinations from APX Cebu hub na gagamit ng A320 aside from Butuan: Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Bacolod, General Santos, Zamboanga at Tacloban. :okay:

Dili kaha ni sila ma short sa a/c? hehe
While APX is trying to cover as much routes that 5j has, they don't have as much frequency; hence, you can see they are spreading efforts thinly on limited aircraft. What's important is for them to gain customer confidence to sway the market on their side and by such time, they would have more aircraft available.

Look who parked at the airport recently :lol:
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wala na lagi morning flyt sa cebupac. ngtry q pa book sa march 10...

wala na lagi morning flyt sa cebupac. ngtry q pa book sa march 10...

5J 219/220 will not operate from March 6-26.

Aircraft maintenance again. It will resume on the last week of March, in time for the launching of Airphil's Cebu to Butuan route. :)
If you look at the flight schedule, 2x daily ang CEB-BXU sa Cebu Pac.

I also have noticed na grabe ka mahal sa fare, moabot ug 1500 ang oneway tas pangit ang eroplano, A319 ug walay areg ang sulod, baho daw (maayo ra pod nga mag maintenance sila) as compared to Airphil nga 694 ra tas fresh and brand new A320 ang gamiton. :bash:

Sige rag ka sold out ang MNL-BXU ug CEB-BXU flights sa APX bisag year round fares, sold out gihapon. Unta mag daily na ang MNL-BXU flights tapos mag twice daily napud ang CEB-BXU nila or T-Th-Sat-Sun using A320 then mag introduce na sila ug DVO-BXU direct flight. ^^

ahh thanks.. kanang ngBasa ko og forum http://www.philskies.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11396&p=101939 about atong overshoot sa butuan. gi chop2 ang airplane ato? pabalik manila? :)

ahh thanks.. kanang ngBasa ko og forum http://www.philskies.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11396&p=101939 about atong overshoot sa butuan. gi chop2 ang airplane ato? pabalik manila? :)

Gi write off na, gi chop chop ^^ Sira na talaga yung plane, di na makalipad hehe

good news fo APX, masina na sab ang zest air, baka next yer papasok na rin sila dito sa butuan

good news fo APX, masina na sab ang zest air, baka next yer papasok na rin sila dito sa butuan

Dili nako mangandoy anang Zest Air :bash:

ikapila napod kaha ang BXU sa busiest airport for 2011... :) unta mosaka..

PLANESPOTTING

5J 788 for Manila
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5J 224 for Cebu
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A rare visitor
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The rare visitor with PAL A319 in the background descending for final approach
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PR 477 taxiing
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Ground servicing
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The tail
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Departing BXU (Bad autofocus)
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Bon Voyage!
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Cebu Pacific A320
The tail
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The head and of course not to mention the heads
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Departing BXU
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Cebu Pacific A319
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Airphil Express A320
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Credits to the owner of the photos

^^ :cheers:

Airphil Express Airbus A320-214 (RP-C8394) at Bancasi Airport
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Airphil Express utilizes A320 aircraft in their CEBU to BUTUAN and MANILA to BUTUAN routes.

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Approaching BXU
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HDR image of APX A320 parked at Bay 2, Bancasi Airport
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Busy kaayo ang airport this afternoon kay sunod sunod ang arrival sa mga a/c. Una niabot ang PAL A319, then APX A320, Cebu pac A319, Cebu pac A320, APX A320, Cebu pac A320. :okay: Natingala ako lola nga pila ra ka minutes ilang gap, naa napod moabot. Very rare lang gyud ka makakita ug mga morning flights sa Cebu pac nga moagi diri sa city proper. :ohno:

Cebu Pacific A320 (5J 787) from Manila taxiing towards Bay 3 while Cebu Pacific A319 (5J 223) from Cebu is parked at Bay 1.

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Airphil Express A320 (2P 968) bound for Manila taxiing for takeoff
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LCCs
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I took 2P CEB-BXU last tuesday. di maxado puno, d kaya di pa alam ng mga tao? Anyway, i like 2P more than 5J. FAs and the staff in the check in counter are very accommodating. And wa ko ka feel sa ka hago unlike in 5J. Hmm.. Im starting to consider 2P now in all of my domestic flights...

Same way here, I prefer Airphil. Good service...

2P is more affordable din if you travel with check-in luggage kasi free na ang 15kgs.

plus 7kg pa

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FromButuan City Thread 53
POSTED BY JOERIC

(April 14,2012)


BANCASI AIRPORT SCENE - around 2pm today.


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CAAP Butuan/Traffic Mgt Group/LTO must take action on public utility vans/multicabs/jeeps that has occupied most of the parking space... gihimo na ug terminal (not shown in the pics). There's a wide space next to the CAAP bldg that is empty, maybe that can utilized for them.

On the lighter side, a congestion like this would only mean Butuan is indeed a hub of the region. Busy. Busy Busy. I heard there were SIX flights today!

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We badly need an expansion :ohno:

Airphil Express A320 Final Approach taken from new Butuan Diversion Road

WVPiSSm5onU

The Ladies behind Cebu Pacific
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Former Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI @Bancasi Airport
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Nag Cebu Pac pala si Former Senator ^^

CEB continues to support govt plans to decongest NAIA

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) acknowledges the recent delays to its flights mostly caused by air traffic congestion, and pledges continuous support to relevant government authorities to decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport runway.

It actively worked with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Manila International Airport Authority for the appointment of an independent slot coordinator, who recently approved all airport slots for the March to October summer schedule, and will continue to coordinate airport slots using IATA guidelines.

Well-managed airport slotting (the specific time allotted an airline to land and take off) prevents congestion, and maximizes airport use and aircraft movements.

“The traveling public has been experiencing air traffic congestion in Manila, and both the government and airlines have been taking several proactive steps to minimize this. As the airline industry grows, it is very important to plan ahead to be at par with other international airports,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

“CEB remains consistent in pushing tourism for the benefit of the Philippine economy. We have to increase flights in order to meet the government’s tourism targets,” she added.

CEB, which saw its on-time performance go from an average of 88% in 2010 to 77% in 2011, also supports the following government plans:

The phased transfer of aviation schools and general aviation aircraft (corporate jets and small planes, for instance, carrying one passenger compared to hundreds on a commercial plane) since these use up to 17% of NAIA’s capacity annually. Transfer of these operations may be expedited further.
The upgrading of more airports outside Manila to allow night flights will decongest the NAIA runway and allow airlines to spread out their flights throughout the day. Caticlan, for instance, cannot host flights after sunset. The same with Naga, Legazpi, Dumaguete and Butuan, CEB said. This would allow passengers to choose their time of travel and not be limited to day flights.
The hiring of additional airport tower and aerodome personnel to complement night-rated airports, as well as setting up of additional Customs, Immigration and Quarantine services for airports outside Manila. This will allow airlines to base aircraft in, or operate international flights from airports outside Manila, further decongesting the NAIA runway.
The government plan to build additional rapid exit ways to allow landing aircraft to immediately leave the runways. This way, other aircraft can already utilize said runway as soon as possible.
“We hope our passengers understand that we continue working with the government to minimize these delays, and that this is one of Cebu Pacific’s main operational priorities. We remain active in all the capacity enhancements of Philippine airports, since we already have a substantial investment in the country’s aviation growth,” Iyog said.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 20 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 38 aircraft – with an average age of 3.6 years – is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 22 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders.

Naa naman runway lights and night equipment sa BXU tawon since 2010 pa pero basin pud insufficient. Naa naman pod gani sa LGP ^^ Ang kulang lang sa airline companies is the will to operate during the night but I guess CEB was referring to the ILS which is still lacking here.

2P is more affordable din if you travel with check-in luggage kasi free na ang 15kgs.

plus 7kg pa

10 KG Check-In, 7 KG Handcarry effective today

^ Yeah, binaba na nila. Well at least may libre pa rin :lol:

Naa naman runway lights and night equipment sa BXU tawon since 2010 pa pero basin pud insufficient. Naa naman pod gani sa LGP ^^ Ang kulang lang sa airline companies is the will to operate during the night but I guess CEB was referring to the ILS which is still lacking here.
VFR is still good provided there is centreline and approach lights, however, there are constraints if there is terrain in the immediate vicinity . Even ILS will not work if terrain obstructs the glideslope beams. In most cases, the lights like Butuan is still useful for VFR say at dusk or the approach from the bay. If crosswinds permit, aircraft can land and take off on the shoreline side, never coming in from or taking off towards the terrain as it will only take a downdraft in split second to compromise the aircrafts altitude. Night operations is also expensive for CAAP to maintain because of power consumption by those high intensity lights so economics also plays its part. I suppose the landing fee at night will be higher.

VFR is still good provided there is centreline and approach lights, however, there are constraints if there is terrain in the immediate vicinity . Even ILS will not work if terrain obstructs the glideslope beams. In most cases, the lights like Butuan is still useful for VFR say at dusk or the approach from the bay. If crosswinds permit, aircraft can land and take off on the shoreline side, never coming in from or taking off towards the terrain as it will only take a downdraft in split second to compromise the aircrafts altitude. Night operations is also expensive for CAAP to maintain because of power consumption by those high intensity lights so economics also plays its part. I suppose the landing fee at night will be higher.

Well explained litigs! :okay:

Oh well, kahit may pics ng Cebu Pacific taking off during night posted in previous pages, hindi parin capable for night operations ang airport. :nuts:

Well explained litigs! :okay:

Oh well, kahit may pics ng Cebu Pacific taking off during night posted in previous pages, hindi parin capable for night operations ang airport. :nuts:
Make no mistake, Butuan is already night capable, but that doesn't mean aircraft can land anytime at night at any given day because the approach aids is only categorized as SALS (simple approach lighting system). An ILS can make a difference and its another equipment that is expensive to procure and maintain. As of my last readings all our international airports don't have a working ILS including NAIA, Mactan, and Davao-being fixed or waiting to be fixed at the moment. I think Clark has the only one working.

Make no mistake, Butuan is already night capable, but that doesn't mean aircraft can land anytime at night at any given day because the approach aids is only categorized as SALS (simple approach lighting system). An ILS can make a difference and its another equipment that is expensive to procure and maintain. As of my last readings all our international airports don't have a working ILS including NAIA, Mactan, and Davao-being fixed or waiting to be fixed at the moment. I think Clark has the only one working.

There are no late night flights (6pm and beyond) yet. :lol: But for me, I consider flights that depart or arrive between 5-6pm to be late hehe
I remember a few months ago na may C130 plane nag final approach around 6pm.

There was a plan to add Airbus Performance Based Navigation systems (useful alternative to ILS) in major airports such as Butuan but I don't know what happened, I think it was scrapped or botched. ^^

There are no late night flights (6pm and beyond) yet. :lol: But for me, I consider flights that depart or arrive between 5-6pm to be late hehe
I remember a few months ago na may C130 plane nag final approach around 6pm.

There was a plan to add Airbus Performance Based Navigation systems (useful alternative to ILS) in major airports such as Butuan but I don't know what happened, I think it was scrapped or botched. ^^
The ILS is a runway approach guidance system; the RNAV( Area Navigation) which is GPS or satellite based to reduce the radio based navigation is only to get you to the airport vicinity but doesn't guide you to the runway and bring it to the correct glideslope for touchdown. Its essentially landing the plane without the pilot making visual contact until 200feet away and 100feet above the threshold. There is an outer and inner beacon as check points for the aircraft to align itself on the runway, then there is the glideslope antennas that emits signals at an angle from the runway to fix the aircraft as it descends. The lights for Butuan are only activated as needed, say when the aircraft is late in taking off or landing, again because of the power required so not unless there are multiple flights at night to pay-off electricity, then the lights are simply on as needed basis. Like Gensan, it took a while for a bulb replacement after lights were stolen. And I just read Tacloban lost its PAPI lights to some enterprising individuals.

2P's CEB-BXU-CEB isa reduced to T-TH-S this MAy :(

gamay ra sila passengers., maypa ila na i Q400 bxu - ceb daily. kaysa a320 nA trice a week.

Make no mistake, Butuan is already night capable, but that doesn't mean aircraft can land anytime at night at any given day because the approach aids is only categorized as SALS (simple approach lighting system). An ILS can make a difference and its another equipment that is expensive to procure and maintain. As of my last readings all our international airports don't have a working ILS including NAIA, Mactan, and Davao-being fixed or waiting to be fixed at the moment. I think Clark has the only one working.

DAVAO's ILS 05/23 are both on test run already. its waiting for the flight check aircraft to calibrate it.

gamay ra sila passengers., maypa ila na i Q400 bxu - ceb daily. kaysa a320 nA trice a week.

are they lose the twice daily CebuPac Airbus? or konti lng ang sumakay sa APX kaysa CEB? :ohno:

Why could be the main reason for 2P struggling to a lot of Mindanao routes from its Cebu hub? I hope Surigao and Cotabato will not follow this trend of downgrading to way of flight suspension.

AFAIK, Q400 will be deployed in BXU 4x/week this coming June 16 after they'll cease operating in DPL on May 31, 2012.

AFAIK, Q400 will be deployed in BXU 4x/week this coming June 16 after they'll cease operating in DPL on May 31, 2012.

That's what i heard too.. 2P will use their Q400 on their morning flights while A320 on their PM flights..

are they lose the twice daily CebuPac Airbus? or konti lng ang sumakay sa APX kaysa CEB? :ohno:

That i dont know.. but when i tried 2P on my CEB-BXU-CEBU flight, okay naman ang load factor nya. i guess it's about 70% to 80%.. I dont have the exact numbers, but that's what i observed lang sa mga nag check in sa 2P

CEB's 5J 223 early morning flight.

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DAVAO's ILS 05/23 are both on test run already. its waiting for the flight check aircraft to calibrate it.
Which means they are having the calibration contracted again. I heard CAAPs Beechcraft is plagued by troubles - donated from the States - but no money for maintenance. I hope the PAPI in Butuan is now calibrated as well.

5J 219 man ang early morning flight padulong Cebu ^^

I rarely see birds like this in the morning.

CEB's 5J 223 early morning flight.

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2P's CEB-BXU-CEB isa reduced to T-TH-S this MAy :(

gamay ra sila passengers., maypa ila na i Q400 bxu - ceb daily. kaysa a320 nA trice a week.

This could be due to APX's new routes. They had to cut off frequencies to give way to new routes because they lack A/Cs. ^^

Another thing I have noticed was that they didn't advertise the new route. Actually, there really is a demand APX's CEB-BXU route and the proof? Advance brisk bookings.

Anyway, lets wait one month more for the frequency to go daily again coupled with a Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun DH4 service.

That's what i heard too.. 2P will use their Q400 on their morning flights while A320 on their PM flights..

It's on the booking system too. ^^

That i dont know.. but when i tried 2P on my CEB-BXU-CEBU flight, okay naman ang load factor nya. i guess it's about 70% to 80%.. I dont have the exact numbers, but that's what i observed lang sa mga nag check in sa 2P

^^ Daghan gyud manakayan sa APX because of its low year round fare. Its a 200-300 peso difference sa Cebu pacific

are they lose the twice daily CebuPac Airbus? or konti lng ang sumakay sa APX kaysa CEB? :ohno:

The morning flight of Cebu Pacific has lesser passengers than APX I think :lol:

The morning flight of Cebu Pacific has lesser passengers than APX I think :lol:
Its still a good number of seats offered with 5j and APX contributing with airbus and turbo-prop flights. Cebu-Butuan was never a commercial route until lately because the port is thriving. However, population boom and development in adjacent town and cities triggered these flights.

5J 219 man ang early morning flight padulong Cebu ^^

I rarely see birds like this in the morning.

This photo was taken last 2007. or 08 i think.. 223-24 pa ang flight code pa nila ato na time

This photo was taken last 2007. or 08 i think.. 223-24 pa ang flight code pa nila ato na time

Ahh mao diay hehe tingala ko nga very old and rusty ang karatula. Wala pa pud nila gipintalan ug yellow ilang equipment sa baggage :lol:

Its still a good number of seats offered with 5j and APX contributing with airbus and turbo-prop flights. Cebu-Butuan was never a commercial route until lately because the port is thriving. However, population boom and development in adjacent town and cities triggered these flights.

True! The shipping industry was thriving until Cebu Pacific introduced the route. The travel time was shortened to more than 30 minutes. Very convenient.

BANCASI AIRPORT Photos as of yesterday, around 3pm while waiting for 5J 791 from MNL.

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Cebu Pacific's L300
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PAL Stairs in the foreground with 2 PHOENIX Fuel Trucks in the background
Cebu Pacific contracted for 2 fuel trucks because of simultaneous arrivals of 5J's 223 from Cebu and 5J 787 from Manila
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Airphil Express Stairs
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Announcing the arrival of 5J 791 (Airbus A320/RP-C3261) from Manila. Arriving at 4:26pm, it was delayed for almost an hour.
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Taxiing to Bay 2
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Phoenix Fuel Tanker moving towards the aircraft wings
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Full stop. PAX begin to deplane.
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The terminal and its arrival wing/area
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Cebu Pacific A319 on final approach flew over the Sports Complex in Barangay Libertad
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Cebu Pacific A319
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