[KLO] Kalibo International Airport - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 5

Aerolineas

February 1st, 2012, 07:47 PM

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Logos of Airlines appeared in this collage it's either already served, occasional chartered, seasonal and code share^ agreement. For Presentation purposes only.
Achievement of KIA since gaining as Regional-International Airport.
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Baggage carousel
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Departure Area
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Tarmac during busy hours with diversion flights occur from loaded MPH Caticlan Airport
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China Airlines is a member of SKY TEAM Alliance
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Trans Asia Airways A321-200 currently the biggest configuration landed.

Reposted from previous Thread

Aerolineas

February 1st, 2012, 10:42 PM

KLO featured in various web page as overseas route in support to the above photos.
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Some of the WEB page that features Kalibo in Overseas Routes

Special Acknowledgement to Mr. Bernie HABAGATCENTRAL1 for starting New Thread Thank you! SIR and also to Mr. MGW12A for the previous Thread it is well appreciated by us in Aklan Thank you too! Sir.

skyskimmer

February 2nd, 2012, 10:40 AM

*SIGHS*

if only the authorities were more prudent prior to the construction of the new terminal building. then, it would've been grander. too bad they failed to foresee the rapid influx of flights. sa huli nga talaga ang pagsisisi.

As for beautification of the current KIA, they should turn it into a garden airport - plant a lot of bougainvillea and build more spas, better looking restos...

agree. if they can do nothing with the terminal buildings, at least the the exterior should be beautified to make it more welcoming and touristy.

Aerolineas

February 2nd, 2012, 12:56 PM

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SAFETY FIRST-KIA acquired this state of the multi-Million Fire Truck last year to be able to comply basic International Safety of this Airport. Oshkosh Striker ARFF is widely used by most major Airports in the World this Airport Fire Rescue Truck is often see during Water Salute on Inaugural flights. Astig!

majaba98

February 2nd, 2012, 01:14 PM

Great stuff Aerolineas ! Very well done ! Thanks and keep up the grand work !

Aerolineas

February 2nd, 2012, 01:46 PM

Great stuff Aerolineas ! Very well done ! Thanks and keep up the grand work !

Your Welcome Boss! I'm just happy to present our Small Town appeal to the World that we contribute something as Global in small scale, as always Credit to Famed Boracay and our hardworking public officials that work together as ONE.
SSC while still on Vacation!

eonynx

February 2nd, 2012, 06:01 PM

way to go KIA!:cheers:

Aerolineas

February 2nd, 2012, 10:59 PM

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Aklan TAXI!- KIA is offering this Tourist Friendly Taxi, re-define your Travel experience thru Land Cruising and enjoy your scenic trip on Aklan Countryside towards your destination to Catican Jetty and onward journey to Boracay Is. or elsewhere in the Province of Aklan.
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Friendly Ladies from England
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Dudes from United States of America
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Sweet couple from South Korea
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Family from Manila
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They all PROVED that it's more FUN here in Aklan, Philippines

BUDZ_16

February 3rd, 2012, 10:49 AM

skyskimmer

February 3rd, 2012, 11:23 AM

RepublicaNegrense

February 3rd, 2012, 11:29 AM

I just noticed that the Chinese name used for Boracay in TransAsia Airways website is 長灘島 (Zhang-tan dao) which literally means "Long Beach Island". Even as I am a Chinese-Filipino, I didn't know that, definitely a new learning for me. :cheers:

BUDZ_16

February 3rd, 2012, 11:48 AM

are you sure? there seems to be a dramatic decline if that is the case. the year 2010 listed more than 1 million passengers.

Im not sure kung tama nga eto. Nabasa ko kanina sa news today and panay news 629, 750 passengers for 2011 based on the records of CAAP. Kung totoo man eto ibig sabihin bumaba ng almost 500k, kasi last year was 1,201,907...Abangan nalang natin ang official na ilalabas ng CAAP for 2011.:)

skyskimmer

February 3rd, 2012, 12:25 PM

Im not sure kung tama nga eto. Nabasa ko kanina sa news today and panay news 629, 750 passengers for 2011 based on the records of CAAP. Kung totoo man eto ibig sabihin bumaba ng almost 500k, kasi last year was 1,201,907...Abangan nalang natin ang official na ilalabas ng CAAP for 2011.:)

huwag naman sana. were so close in overtaking Iloilo. :lol:
and 2011 posed a record high of Boracay tourist arrivals, so a decrease would be unlikely..

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2012, 02:46 PM

Base on the records of the CAAP here, a total of 629, 750 passengers, both foreign and local, passed throught Kalibo International Airport from January to December 2011..

Domestics 383, 459
Foreign / International 246, 29

:banana: :banana: :banana:

are you sure? there seems to be a dramatic decline if that is the case. the year 2010 listed more than 1 million passengers.
I guess this was the time when Caticlan was closed or "semi-closed" due to the Zest Air accidents and CAAP imposed a one-way entry, one-way exit policy that was boycotted by the major airlines such as Cebu Pacific, APX/PAL Express and others due to safety. SEAir was the only airline that stayed in Caticlan (MPH). That time, the major airlines have diverted to Kalibo--including all MPH flights, until such time CAAP lifted the restrictions.

When CAAP lifted the restrictions in MPH, the airlines returned the Caticlan flights.

majaba98

February 3rd, 2012, 03:06 PM

Im not sure kung tama nga eto. Nabasa ko kanina sa news today and panay news 629, 750 passengers for 2011 based on the records of CAAP. Kung totoo man eto ibig sabihin bumaba ng almost 500k, kasi last year was 1,201,907...Abangan nalang natin ang official na ilalabas ng CAAP for 2011.:)

Possibly they meant one-way and you have to double, cause everyone wants to go back home sometime. :lol::lol:

icarusrising

February 3rd, 2012, 03:48 PM

Why don't they go all out with Kalibo Airport?

My flight to Kalibo last Jan 21 was delayed by about 2 hours. The reason given was that flights to Caticlan were diverted to Kalibo because of weather issues affecting the former. To make matters worse, Kalibo, we were told, can only accommodate a maximum of three aircraft at a time.

We were already on board the plane when ordered to return to the airport departure area. You can imagine the inconvenience that has caused the passengers since several were with young children and we had to take the shuttle bus to and from the plane.

Many of my co-passengers were groups of Caucasian-looking men and women but some spoke languages different from English. There were lots of Koreans in my previous flights but they were a minority in this one. Our non-Filipino guests were visibly pissed off by the delay, of course, but more so because the Cebu Pacific staff were poor at handling the situation.They explained more to the Filipino passengers using Tagalog while the non-Filipinos were also listening and waiting for them to be addressed. Some passengers were already arguing with the staff because they were left in the dark. And then after about 20 minutes of arguments between the staff and some passenger, we were ordered back to the plane. :bash:

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2012, 03:53 PM

RepublicaNegrense

February 3rd, 2012, 03:59 PM

icarusrising

February 3rd, 2012, 04:17 PM

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2012, 05:42 PM

They've already done some expansion at KLO, right? They should have had more foresight.

From Roxas, won't that be like another 2 hours of travel time going to Caticlan? And 6 hours from Sta. Barbara? :nuts:

The expansion doesn't include the expanding capabilities of the airport itself, not just the passenger terminal. (eg. Apron, taxiway, runway). Aside from the passenger terminal, these essential components of the airport affects its loading capacity and efficiency.

Aerolineas

February 3rd, 2012, 06:52 PM

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Aerial shot of Downtown Kalibo upon descending KIA via AirPhilEx.
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Private Chopper sit at the Tarmac
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:DREBRANDING!:D

Disturbing Reality

February 4th, 2012, 04:51 AM

They've already done some expansion at KLO, right? They should have had more foresight.

From Roxas, won't that be like another 2 hours of travel time going to Caticlan? And 6 hours from Sta. Barbara? :nuts:

that's the magic word.. foresight.. KLO deserves a larger terminal.. something that could handle 5 Million passengers annually, the least.. and the government should've built Panay's version of Amtrak. connecting San Jose-Caticlan-Kalibo-Roxas-Passi-Iloilo-Guimaras.. talking about foresight, it's like dreaming the impossible dream in the Philippines with the kind of government that we have..

habagatcentral1

February 4th, 2012, 05:20 AM

that's the magic word.. foresight.. KLO deserves a larger terminal.. something that could handle 5 Million passengers annually, the least.. and the government should've built Panay's version of Amtrak. connecting San Jose-Caticlan-Kalibo-Roxas-Passi-Iloilo-Guimaras.. talking about foresight, it's like dreaming the impossible dream in the Philippines with the kind of government that we have..
I can only sigh and look on the heavens and ask...till when?
If we construct a big terminal, people will point it as "white elephant" and a structure of controversy and corruption. Complain.
If we construct too late, they'll complain about the inadequacies. Complain again. :doh: :lol: :nuts:

Disturbing Reality

February 4th, 2012, 05:55 AM

I can only sigh and look on the heavens and ask...till when?
If we construct a big terminal, people will point it as "white elephant" and a structure of controversy and corruption. Complain.
If we construct too late, they'll complain about the inadequacies. Complain again. :doh: :lol: :nuts:

people seeing white elephants are those who do not have foresight.. you know who those people are, same old, same old.. decades ago they were already there, look where they are now, still there.. look at NAIA 3, ILO and BCD, perfect examples of structures built short of or without any sense of vision and ambition.. These terminals shouldn't have been due for expansion this soon if they were made by "real" visionaries.. I think Laguindingan has already reached it's capacity before it is even completed. KLO, which is the gateway of the country's most famous destination deserves better than that! How I wish they can build a railway connection at least between KLO and Boracay if they can't build it for the whole island of Panay at the moment!

skyskimmer

February 4th, 2012, 11:13 AM

i heard on the radio this morning that CAAP officials are flying in on Monday to discuss about slotting (rescheduling of flights so they won't land simultaneously). they're also going to talk about the expansion/rehabilitation of the old terminal. one bottleneck that prevents the realization of this plan is land acquisition.

BUDZ_16

February 4th, 2012, 11:49 AM

[QUOTE=skyskimmer;88222015]i heard on the radio this morning that CAAP officials are flying in on Monday to discuss about slotting (rescheduling of flights so they won't land simultaneously). they're also going to talk about the expansion/rehabilitation of the old terminal. one bottleneck that prevents the realization of this plan is land acquisition.[

Nabatian ko man kaina sa DYRU pag interview ni kaibahang butch kay Cong. Miraflores... :)

caleb21

February 4th, 2012, 12:45 PM

people seeing white elephants are those who do not have foresight.. you know who those people are, same old, same old.. decades ago they were already there, look where they are now, still there.. look at NAIA 3, ILO and BCD, perfect examples of structures built short of or without any sense of vision and ambition.. These terminals shouldn't have been due for expansion this soon if they were made by "real" visionaries.. I think Laguindingan has already reached it's capacity before it is even completed. KLO, which is the gateway of the country's most famous destination deserves better than that! How I wish they can build a railway connection at least between KLO and Boracay if they can't build it for the whole island of Panay at the moment!

Boracay-Gem of the Philippines. A slogan of DOT during PGMA but I was completely dismayed why they built modern airport 6 hours away from Boracay. If they instead allocate huge budget in KLO during her last term sana we have something to boast to our foreign visitors when they landed in KLO. Php8 Billion project that after 5yrs since operation caters only to domestic flights is just a waste of money.

Gcorneja

February 4th, 2012, 01:44 PM

Boracay-Gem of the Philippines. A slogan of DOT during PGMA but I was completely dismayed why they built modern airport 6 hours away from Boracay. If they instead allocate huge budget in KLO during her last term sana we have something to boast to our foreign visitors when they landed in KLO. Php8 Billion project that after 5yrs since operation caters only to domestic flights is just a waste of money.

Why are you dismayed? The modern Iloilo Airport which is 6 hours away from Kalibo was built mainly to serve the Province of Iloilo. The old airport at Mandurriao that time was crowded, old, etc. Four years after the operation of Iloilo Airport, it reached its maximum capacity which was forecasted to happen on 2015 pa. The number continues to increase annually and is expected to increase more this year due to its additional domestic flights.

Building a big terminal that does not cater int'l flights is not a waste of money. It's just a preparation to something big. It's just being anticipative. Look at what happend to Kalibo Airport. Previous admins made it for few flights. Look at what it is now.

KLO needs to "rebrand". It's an international gateway, thus, needs a WOW factor.

habagatcentral1

February 4th, 2012, 01:45 PM

Boracay-Gem of the Philippines. A slogan of DOT during PGMA but I was completely dismayed why they built modern airport 6 hours away from Boracay. If they instead allocate huge budget in KLO during her last term sana we have something to boast to our foreign visitors when they landed in KLO. Php8 Billion project that after 5yrs since operation caters only to domestic flights is just a waste of money.
It wasn't a waste of money. It was already anticipated and long been waited (decada 90 pa--El Tabako era pa). In fact, it has already breached its intended capacity of 1.5 million passengers per annum in less than 5 years and still growing. Also, the growing conurbation around it poses as a security and safety risk. It wasn't a waste of public money if you ask me since it has served its purpose and have already gone beyond what has been expected. Having no international routes in this airport doesn't mean it is dysfunctional.

Iloilo's market is way different from that of Kalibo and Caticlan's. Just think of how can you fit 1.6 million passengers today in Mandurriao Airport?

On the other hand, Kalibo was overwhelmed by the sudden blast of tourist numbers since Caticlan wasn't able to handle it. Hence, PPP was there. Remember that in 5-10 years time, MPH would be upgraded by a private company. Hence increasing its capacity to accommodate bigger craft and night landings.

As to the fate of Kalibo Airport after Caticlan Airport has been fully switched on for bigger craft and air traffic, that we don't know. Although we're sure that it would serve as an alternate airport for Caticlan or vice versa.

caleb21

February 4th, 2012, 03:15 PM

It wasn't a waste of money. It was already anticipated and long been waited (decada 90 pa--El Tabako era pa). In fact, it has already breached its intended capacity of 1.5 million passengers per annum in less than 5 years and still growing. Also, the growing conurbation around it poses as a security and safety risk. It wasn't a waste of public money if you ask me since it has served its purpose and have already gone beyond what has been expected. Having no international routes in this airport doesn't mean it is dysfunctional.

Iloilo's market is way different from that of Kalibo and Caticlan's. Just think of how can you fit 1.6 million passengers today in Mandurriao Airport?

On the other hand, Kalibo was overwhelmed by the sudden blast of tourist numbers since Caticlan wasn't able to handle it. Hence, PPP was there. Remember that in 5-10 years time, MPH would be upgraded by a private company. Hence increasing its capacity to accommodate bigger craft and night landings.

As to the fate of Kalibo Airport after Caticlan Airport has been fully switched on for bigger craft and air traffic, that we don't know. Although we're sure that it would serve as an alternate airport for Caticlan or vice versa.

1.6M passengers in a huge domestic terminal is already a breakthrough and we owe this to LCCs w/c made air travel more affordable for every Juan
these days.
Lets tell our tourist to wait 5yrs or more before Caticlan is open for international flights. Thanks to PPP. Perhaps by yr 2017, 2 international airports in Panay both in Aklan are accommodating heavy volume of vacationers bound for Boracay.

chymera00

February 4th, 2012, 03:46 PM

1.6M passengers in a huge domestic terminal is already a breakthrough and we owe this to LCCs w/c made air travel more affordable for every Juan
these days.
Lets tell our tourist to wait 5yrs or more before Caticlan is open for international flights. Thanks to PPP. Perhaps by yr 2017, 2 international airports in Panay both in Aklan are accommodating heavy volume of vacationers bound for Boracay.
Kalibo / Caticlan needs a major rennnovation ... perhaps the airport/s which deserves it the most next to NAIA Terminal 1 (right now).

But to say that the ILO airport is a waste of money because it only caters to domestic passengers is very unfair. LCCs offer promo flights to all of their routes not just ILO but then ... ILO is still the fourth busiest airport in the country. That's definitely a positive fact worth looking into.

ILO has been fought for decades before it materialized. If you're looking for someone to blame please don't downplay ILO for that. ILO needed a major expansion too.

Disturbing Reality

February 4th, 2012, 04:10 PM

I don't think this is an issue of "who deserves" a new airport... because we all do.. It's a shame that iloilo officials, especially the provincial government isn't that proactive in making international flights a reality, but it definitely serves its purpose, in fact serving way beyond the projected numbers..

Going back to Kalibo, I would have to say that, with the current steady increase in passenger load and rate of development within the province of Aklan, 5 Million annual capacity is even conservative.. It should be built to handle large aircrafts and steady traffic 24/7.. and keep operations in Caticlan to a minimum.. We don't want noise pollution in and around our premier island destination...

mwg12a

February 4th, 2012, 04:49 PM

^^ Yeah, but tourists wanted to be in their destinations right away and I believe from KLO, you would have two hours or so to get down to Boracay so that is very inconvinient as well. I agree that you would want to have less noise pollution on a priemier island destination, its hard to which one weighs more when it comes to tourist/passenger's convinience.

people seeing white elephants are those who do not have foresight.. you know who those people are, same old, same old.. decades ago they were already there, look where they are now, still there.. look at NAIA 3, ILO and BCD, perfect examples of structures built short of or without any sense of vision and ambition.. These terminals shouldn't have been due for expansion this soon if they were made by "real" visionaries.. I think Laguindingan has already reached it's capacity before it is even completed. KLO, which is the gateway of the country's most famous destination deserves better than that! How I wish they can build a railway connection at least between KLO and Boracay if they can't build it for the whole island of Panay at the moment!

Okay, I don't think I am getting these right but NAIA? not due for expansion this soon???? I understand that ILO and BCD after it's expansion is already starting to reach its capacity. And are you sure NAIA do not need expansion???? Because it's been a long long time that NAIA T1 most especially has reached its maximum capacity of 4.5 million even with the presence of NAIA T2...:dunno: Where are you getting all these????

RepublicaNegrense

February 4th, 2012, 05:02 PM

Okay, I don't think I am getting these right but NAIA? not due for expansion this soon???? I understand that ILO and BCD after it's expansion is already starting to reach its capacity. And are you sure NAIA do not need expansion???? Because it's been a long long time that NAIA T1 most especially has reached its maximum capacity of 4.5 million even with the presence of NAIA T2...:dunno: Where are you getting all these????
He meant that if officials had enough brains and actually built a terminal bigger than what our airports have right now, it would have not needed an expansion sooner than projected. Oh well, that is the big problem of the Philippine bureaucracy. :ohno:

Simplegurl18

February 4th, 2012, 05:12 PM

people forgot before all this happened the ground has been moving in a island called Carabao, A private Initiative If I may add..on hindsight that is..I wonder what are they doing there right now.

My issue with that Panay Railway still stands. They should built it. If They say Iloilo-Roxas Ain't worth it. Surely Kalibo-Caticlan is..

Caticlan has been projected to bloat over its capacity years before all this happened.
what did they do? wait for it to happen.

Kalibo being the nearest was affected by Caticlans woes and benefited from it. No worries, same province. this is for selfish trolling ignorants that lurks here. you know who you are. lol

and Partly because NAIA is congested too. clogged main artery, chaotic system.
The aviation industry really needs a PPA blueprint in doing things.

with regards to Iloilo, Cuevas shouts Irrelevant.
What you are seeing today in Kalibo and Caticlan happened to Iloilo years ago even without the international routes.

mwg12a

February 4th, 2012, 05:13 PM

He meant that if officials had enough brains and actually built a terminal bigger than what our airports have right now, it would have not needed an expansion sooner than projected. Oh well, that is the big problem of the Philippine bureaucracy. :ohno:

I guess the words "shouldn't have been due for expansion this soon" was a throw off, because for one thing, NAIA T3 hasn't reached its full capacity yet since half of the terminal is still not operational due to structural integrity inspection and correction.

RepublicaNegrense

February 4th, 2012, 05:40 PM

I guess the words "shouldn't have been due for expansion this soon" was a throw off, because for one thing, NAIA T3 hasn't reached its full capacity yet since half of the terminal is still not operational due to structural integrity inspection and correction.
Oh well, that's for NAIA. I wonder what happened to the plans for refurbishing the old terminal of KLO since it was planned years ago pa. A refurbished old terminal would have temporarily unclogged the current terminal until a bigger one is built. :ohno:

Disturbing Reality

February 4th, 2012, 05:48 PM

Aerolineas

February 4th, 2012, 07:13 PM

Kung matagal gumana ang utak ng CAAP sa development nito nandyan naman ang SMC | Trans Aire Management Holdings kapitbahay lang naman ang KLO at MPH kahit ₱200.00 pa ang T fee Ok lang namn basta convenient ang mga pasahero. Sa isang banda naman AYAW magkasundo ang may ari ng mga Lupa around the vicinity na masasagasa an ng MASS rehabilitation ng KLO lalo na sa PRESYO.
Ano kaya ang itsura nitong KIA kung ang Boracay Airport ay wala minimum of 40-50 Flights/Day from MPH will add to 25-30 Flight/Day KLO frequency.

Disturbing Reality

February 4th, 2012, 08:08 PM

Aerolineas

February 4th, 2012, 08:33 PM

I'm not a law expert but as far as I know the state has the power of eminent domain. KLO's improvement is a matter of public interest. Now, the question is, who is supposed to assess the value (in Php) of all affected properties?

If the government could only relocate these people in mass mid to highrise (Condotel) housing..

Congressman Miraflores already talk to Sec. Mar of DOTC this Feb. 01 2012 and I think tomorrow Monday somebody from CAAP Main office will go to KLO for the site study for the needs and expansion program according to
Radio GMA Kalibo in live streaming.

For now this report last October 2011 is the latest of all the Hopes:;)
Airports earmarked for massive upgrades are Kalibo International Airport with P3 billion budget for new passenger terminal building and airside facilities upgrade, P4.2 billion for Puerto Princesa Airport development project, and various airport upgrades nationwide with an P8 billion price tag. They include the airports of Laoag, Catarman, Ormoc, San Vicente, San Jose, Masbate, Borongan, Maasin, Butuan, Dipolog, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Cotabato, Davao, Zamboanga and Tawi-Tawi.
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Tiger Airways latest Route Map with Code Share to SEAir
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Cebu Pacific latest Feb 2012 Route Map
Air Asia will commence flight to KIA as soon as the Civil Aeronautics Board give permit to operate.

skyskimmer

February 5th, 2012, 12:05 AM

^^ Yeah, but tourists wanted to be in their destinations right away and I believe from KLO, you would have two hours or so to get down to Boracay so that is very inconvinient as well. I agree that you would want to have less noise pollution on a priemier island destination, its hard to which one weighs more when it comes to tourist/passenger's convinience.

KLO is merely 1.5 hours away from boracay. any experienced driver could trim that to 1 hour. and tourists will miss a "cultural immersion" if they won't go through KLO. aklan has so much to offer other than boracay.

keeping the jets away from the island is also a great idea, and a must. yeah, you might bring SXM into the argument but that airport per se is an attraction, but MPH is not. the roar of the jet engines will just get into the nerves of tourists trying to feel the "island experience". approaches to MPH are sometimes (or always) in view from the white beach. so, any landing big jet will surely shatter a vacationers tropical dream while basking in the glory of turquoise waters.

these are of course my opinions.

Aerolineas

February 5th, 2012, 12:37 AM

One of the options to cut off Travel time from KIA to Boracay is a Jetty Port in Barangay Pook A SuperCat will take tourist and local comuters in just 20 Min. From this Report/MB
Jetty port to rise in Kalibo
March 7, 2011, 5:11pm
KALIBO, Aklan (PIA) – Aklan’s premier town of Kalibo will have a jetty port of its own soon.

A Memoramdum of Understanding (MOU) between Aklan Gov. Carlito S. Marquez, Sacred Heart of Jesus Prime Holdings, Inc.(SHJPHI) and the Blue Chip Builders, Inc. (BCBI) has been entered into to jointly build tourism infrastructure facilities and develop Lambingan beach in Barangay Pook as an additional tourism destination in Kalibo.

Pook Barangay Chairman Ronald Marte said Pook is so lucky to have this development considering that it would help boost the economy by generating income taxes, livelihood and employment to local residents.
source:mb.com.ph

mwg12a

February 5th, 2012, 01:33 AM

KLO is merely 1.5 hours away from boracay. any experienced driver could trim that to 1 hour. and tourists will miss a "cultural immersion" if they won't go through KLO. aklan has so much to offer other than boracay.

keeping the jets away from the island is also a great idea, and a must. yeah, you might bring SXM into the argument but that airport per se is an attraction, but MPH is not. the roar of the jet engines will just get into the nerves of tourists trying to feel the "island experience". approaches to MPH are sometimes (or always) in view from the white beach. so, any landing big jet will surely shatter a vacationers tropical dream while basking in the glory of turquoise waters.

these are of course my opinions.

The tourists seems to be not complaining so far. More tourists still comes to Boracay...

1 1/2 hour is still very long to get to the beach resorts, I know if I wanted to go to Boracay, I would rather be transported close by. St Maarten is also a very popular resort destination down at the carribean , tourist still visit the area in droves, the island is small as well, yet, having terminal there alone that is capable of handling 747 didn't deter the tourist to visit the island, infact it seems that aside from the prestine water and beach resorts, plane spotting there has become another major attraction...

http://www.experiencestmaarten.com/

here is a Youtube video of large widebody aircrafts landing in the island.

TSfN36lCnNA

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Check this one out!!!!

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See the amount of tourists there? You would be able to tell because they are all caucasians considering the locals are dark skinned or mostly black.

Aerolineas

February 5th, 2012, 01:54 AM

^^ I Been to that place Maho Beach it's 20 Min. away from the Capital Philipsburg and Port of Saint Maarten almost same Flag with PH that's why Filipino Crew are very much welcome there by the local. Tourist is very large amount and lifeline of all Caribbean Islands Tourist hop from Barbados to Cayman Is. to Jamaica with just Passport with the exception to Bahamas, Puerto Rico St. Thomas USVI and Curacao.Plus this Saint Maartin has a direct flights from Mainland France and Neatherland a small Island occupy by two Nation.
Okey back to topic!
AKLAN SOLON REITERATES NEED FOR NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
KALIBO, Aklan, Feb. 1 (PIA6) -- An additional terminal building is badly needed at the Kalibo International Airport (KIA) here. This need, aired over a local radio station here, was reiterated by Congressman Florencio T. Miraflores of the lone district of Aklan, evidenced by the long line of queing arriving and departing passengers, foreign and local, at the KIA daily. Besides an additional terminal building, Miraflores said in the radio interview that the airport runway also needs to be widened, as presently only 3 airplanes could.....
So this is tomorrow CAAP will do site inspection as per the Radio Station mention Bantay kayo dyan sa Report mga sa Kalibo for Update :D

RepublicaNegrense

February 5th, 2012, 06:29 AM

Simplegurl18

February 5th, 2012, 06:45 AM

The consequence of having to travel between Kalibo and Caticlan is that towns along the way are booming. Take that away and you are depriving them of much needed investment. I am promoting Makato, Ibajay and Nabas, my relatives' bulwarks, as tourist destinations, that is why. :)
LMAO
so everything here in SSC is all about you, your relatives, and your businesses..

talk about selfishness to the core..yup! typical.:lol:

are you saying we should not develop Caticlan Airport because your relatives bulwarks will be affected?

or are you just saying there is no need for a fast transport such as a train?:lol:

and how shallow your analysis is.

from Kalibo going to Caticlan travelling by road is quite short for stop overs, going private it's just an hour away much less if Im driving. occasional maybe to take a piss or shoot pictures,
but those tourist vehicles coming from Iloilo needs one or two has stop overs.
which the route already has.

and

How about those local people from your being employed because both airports are expanding?

and Boracay's growth contributed to the spillover of developments going on in the mainland?

you're trumpeting your own as_ again.. :ohno:

RepublicaNegrense

February 5th, 2012, 07:43 AM

LMAO
so everything here in SSC is all about you, your relatives, and your businesses..

talk about selfishness to the core..yup! typical.:lol:

are you saying we should not develop Caticlan Airport because your relatives bulwarks will be affected?

or are you just saying there is no need for a fast transport such as a train?:lol:

and how shallow your analysis is.

from Kalibo going to Caticlan travelling by road is quite short for stop overs, going private it's just an hour away much less if Im driving. occasional maybe to take a piss or shoot pictures,
but those tourist vehicles coming from Iloilo needs one or two has stop overs.
which the route already has.

and

How about those local people from your being employed because both airports are expanding?

and Boracay's growth contributed to the spillover of developments going on in the mainland?

you're trumpeting your own as_ again.. :ohno:
What's with you? Affected much? Are you from Aklan if I may ask you? I did not say that Caticlan must not be developed, I am saying that having Kalibo and having people travel in between is an advantage so if you don't have a drop of Aklanon blood in you, shut up! If you can't, don't make the mistake of stepping within the borders of Aklan.

Simplegurl18

February 5th, 2012, 07:47 AM

What's with you? Affected much? Are you from Aklan if I may ask you? I did not say that Caticlan must not be developed, I am saying that having Kalibo and having people travel in between is an advantage so if you don't have a drop of Aklanon blood in you, shut up! If you can't, don't make the mistake of stepping within the borders of Aklan.

hahaha, are you threatening me kid?

RepublicaNegrense

February 5th, 2012, 07:50 AM

hahaha, are you threatening me kid?
I depends on how you see it. If I were you, I will put myself in my own place. Aklan is my second province and if I were you, if don't know how to respect an Aklanon by blood, go some place else or talk about what matters in this thread, the International Airport.

Simplegurl18

February 5th, 2012, 07:57 AM

I depends on how you see it. If I were you, I will put myself in my own place. Aklan is my second province and if I were you, if don't know how to respect an Aklanon by blood, go some place else or talk about what matters in this thread, the International Airport.
wasn't born yesterday boy.
if you want this to go to the next level, ask politely.

if you don't my queries about the airports and the travel to you is still hanging is it not?

RepublicaNegrense

February 5th, 2012, 08:03 AM

wasn't born yesterday boy.
if you want this to go to the next level, ask politely.

if you don't my queries about the airports and the travel to you is still hanging is it not?
I'll quote retired Associate Justice Serafin Cuevas... irrelevant! Because they don't even apply to my statement. :lol: Aklan is for the Aklanons and their descendants, even those who came back to their roots to love their own people, not those who hide in the anonymousness of their second account. I wasn't born yesterday too so if you ever insult an Aklanon, expect boulders to be hurled back to you. Think twice before even insulting me in my own territory.

Simplegurl18

February 5th, 2012, 08:09 AM

I'll quote retired Associate Justice Serafin Cuevas... irrelevant! Because they don't even apply to my statement. :lol: Aklan is for the Aklanons and their descendants, even those who came back to their roots to love their own people, not those who hide in the anonymousness of their second account. I wasn't born yesterday too so if you ever insult an Aklanon, expect boulders to be hurled back to you. Think twice before even insulting me in my own territory.
hahaha
Do I remember that boulders hurled back statement from somewhere? Territory? nobody owns any territory. only the ignorant falls for that.
So you're owning this thread now?

and going back to my logical inquiry to you, still no credible answer.

lol, I'll requote your post for your simple comprehension.
and your justification post is off the mark either.

The consequence of having to travel between Kalibo and Caticlan is that towns along the way are booming. Take that away and you are depriving them of much needed investment. I am promoting Makato, Ibajay and Nabas, my relatives' bulwarks, as tourist destinations, that is why. :)

So what relevant point are you saying if you take away the travel of/from Kalibo and Caticlan, the inbetween town's tourism will die?

coz I find it funny to read your posts.

RepublicaNegrense

February 5th, 2012, 08:17 AM

hahaha
Do I remember that boulders hurled back statement from somewhere? Territory? nobody owns any territory. only the ignorant falls for that.
So you're owning this thread now?

lol, I'll requote your post for your simple comprehension.
and your justification post is off the mark either.

So what relevant point are you saying if you take away the travel of/from Kalibo and Caticlan, the inbetween town's tourism will die?

coz I find it funny to read your posts.
FYI, who's the ignorant now? This is a thread that talks about an aspect of Aklan and I am every inch an Aklanon even if I grew up in Negros. Who's the stranger here now? Don't engage me in colloquy because my professor would give that a failing mark.

Did I say die? Go consult your dictionary what deprive means and go back to me with what it means. Also consult the word investment. I travel to Aklan every year all my life since my relatives have special occasions from time to time. I have seen how the towns in between Kalibo and Caticlan boomed and they did at the same time when KLO was opened to international flights. Tell me if you still don't see the correlation.

Simplegurl18

February 5th, 2012, 08:33 AM

FYI, who's the ignorant now? This is a thread that talks about an aspect of Aklan and I am every inch an Aklanon even if I grew up in Negros. Who's the stranger here now? Don't engage me in colloquy because my professor would give that a failing mark.

Did I say die? Go consult your dictionary what deprive means and go back to me with what it means. Also consult the word investment. I travel to Aklan every year all my life since my relatives have special occasions from time to time. I have seen how the towns in between Kalibo and Caticlan boomed and they did at the same time when KLO was opened to international flights. Tell me if you still don't see the correlation.

hahahaha, cause and effect? Deprive something it will eventually die. deprive people with air, they die. deprive yourself water, you will die.

lol, words used in a sentence connotes a point of view not its meaning.

access to tourist sites such as Boracay is the primary reason why Airports in Aklan are being modernized. Again that is the cause, and the effects are the spill over of developments all over Aklan. your reasoning is parochial.

Good day, sorry this is my last reply. It seems Im talking to a kid.delete your posts all you want, I already quote it for readers to see and understand.

RepublicaNegrense

February 5th, 2012, 08:42 AM

hahahaha, cause and effect? Deprive something it will eventually die. deprive people with air, they die. deprive yourself water, you will die.

lol, words used in a sentence connotes a point of view not its meaning.

access to tourist sites such as Boracay is the primary reason why Airports in Aklan are being modernized. Again that is the cause, and the effects are the spill over of developments all over Aklan. your reasoning is parochial.

Good day, sorry this is my last reply. It seems Im talking to a kid.delete your posts all you want, I already quote it for readers to see and understand.
It seems I am talking to a toddler. The statement in bold... I did not even negate that. We are actually on the same boat so what's the fuzz? And why the barge in saying all these blah blahs. You have good ideas, good thoughts but I just don't like how you stated them.

skyskimmer

February 5th, 2012, 01:02 PM

Simplegurl18

February 5th, 2012, 02:19 PM

Aerolineas

February 5th, 2012, 11:41 PM

BusinessMirror.com.ph Home Regions First Bicol carrier to fly soon
First Bicol carrier to fly soon
SUNDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2012 18:47 MANLY M. UGALDE / CORRESPONDENT
NAGA CITY—The first Bicol airline will soon service passengers in four of the region’s six provinces.
The four Bicol provinces to be serviced by the newest local airline are Albay, Camarines Sur, and the island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes.

Destinations include Manila, Boracay and Palawan.
The 19-seater LET 410-E turboprop aircraft will interconnect the Bicol-Visayas-Palawan triangle route, Torres said. The 19-seater LET 410-E turboprop aircraft will interconnect the Bicol-Visayas-Palawan triangle route, Torres said.
Formal launching was initially scheduled on Feb. 10 but was moved to March 8 to coincide with the opening of the Naga City office.

Torres said that the carrier will open the Naga-Virac-Legazpi-Masbate-Caticlan, Kalibo-El Nido-Puerto Princesa routes during the March 8 launch.
WELCOME TO AKLAN! Bicolandia

Aerolineas

February 5th, 2012, 11:43 PM

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/767/ichilli1.jpg
BusinessMirror.com.ph Home Regions First Bicol carrier to fly soon
First Bicol carrier to fly soon
SUNDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2012 18:47 MANLY M. UGALDE / CORRESPONDENT
NAGA CITY—The first Bicol airline will soon service passengers in four of the region’s six provinces.
The four Bicol provinces to be serviced by the newest local airline are Albay, Camarines Sur, and the island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes.
Destinations include Manila, Boracay and Palawan.
The 19-seater LET 410-E turboprop aircraft will interconnect the Bicol-Visayas-Palawan triangle route, Torres said.
Formal launching was initially scheduled on Feb. 10 but was moved to March 8 to coincide with the opening of the Naga City office.

Torres said that the carrier will open the Naga-Virac-Legazpi-Masbate-Caticlan, Kalibo-El Nido-Puerto Princesa routes during the March 8 launch.
^^ WELCOME TO AKLAN BICOLANDIA^^

mwg12a

February 6th, 2012, 12:47 AM

you know, the bottom line is the whole province of Aklan should have a share of the pie of progress. concentrating the development in the vicinity of Malay alone could kill the remainder of the province.

Agree. that's why the provincial gov't should continue the municipal development plans, high impact projects and infrastructure.

Yes, most definitely. What I see should happen is that the planners of both Caticlan and KLO should sit together and get some consultant, because, Aklan do need development and having this international gateway is a plus because it also serves the population in the area as well as possible investment ventures, on the other hand there are tourists or patrons who would be clamoring for better facilities in caticlan since it's the closest to the beach resorts in the area. The leaders or managers even MIAA if they are involved should sit together so they can come up with a better plan, but definitely, a development of both facilities should be the utmost priority if the gov or DOT is serious abouty reeling more foreign tourists into the country.

Aerolineas

February 6th, 2012, 01:22 AM

^^ There is a Bill of Creating Aklan Airport Authority before somewhere in 2008 by Sen Loren Legarda I don't know what is the verdict, They are busy of Corona's Trial while the other important issues in the Country suffers.

habagatcentral1

February 6th, 2012, 01:23 AM

Aerolineas

February 6th, 2012, 01:36 AM

Hay...paano na lang ang CAAP? Maru walked out recently on his disgust.
Wala na akong ma Comment sa CAAP-Main Office nabanggit na lahat ng mga Forum Gurus:D Basta si Engr. Percy Malonesio GM CAAP KLO is doing his job very well. Looking forward more Regional Carrier for KLO
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6185/jt9hxa.jpg
Latest Wiki as of 06.02.12

Simplegurl18

February 6th, 2012, 02:20 AM

Yes, most definitely. What I see should happen is that the planners of both Caticlan and KLO should sit together and get some consultant, because, Aklan do need development and having this international gateway is a plus because it also serves the population in the area as well as possible investment ventures, on the other hand there are tourists or patrons who would be clamoring for better facilities in caticlan since it's the closest to the beach resorts in the area. The leaders or managers even MIAA if they are involved should sit together so they can come up with a better plan, but definitely, a development of both facilities should be the utmost priority if the gov or DOT is serious abouty reeling more foreign tourists into the country.

That Proposed direct link from Kalibo to Boracay via sea going fastcraft is an ideal alternative.

RepublicaNegrense

February 6th, 2012, 04:59 AM

This is from the launching of Bicol Air Express last year for the route LGP to VRC and MBT. I love how the LET 410-E turboprop aircraft looks. :cheers:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FcmHg-Lt5RE/Tx0Uoz3JQUI/AAAAAAAAIe4/obmAXTD0VZg/s800/166937_314816525208151_303364103020060_1019029_1370547128_n.jpg

LINK: (http://digitalspidey.com/2012/01/regional-flight-in-bicol-region-now-possible-via-bicol-air-express/)

Aerolineas

February 6th, 2012, 05:06 AM

majaba98

February 6th, 2012, 08:31 AM

[QUOTE=Aerolineas;88273165]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8633/571455271618c1a5d515b.jpg
I love how you stimulate the Kalibo thread Aerolineas. Is the Logo of KIA your own invention or existing ? It looks realy nice !

aklanonako

February 6th, 2012, 09:33 AM

Wala na akong ma Comment sa CAAP-Main Office nabanggit na lahat ng mga Forum Gurus:D Basta si Engr. Percy Malonesio GM CAAP KLO is doing his job very well. Looking forward more Regional Carrier for KLO
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6185/jt9hxa.jpg
Latest Wiki as of 06.02.12

IN CEBU PACIFIC FLIGHT we should include CEBU-KALIBO but its not included in Wiki page for kalibo International Airport.

aklanonako

February 6th, 2012, 09:36 AM

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8633/571455271618c1a5d515b.jpg
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1659/uktumx.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9992/4pgdan.jpg
International Flight Training School in KIA

Kalibo International Airport is really growing BIG, hope that National Government could really see the rush of its improvement to avoid negative comments to our SERVICE especially to visiting tourist.

aklanonako

February 6th, 2012, 09:46 AM

Aerolineas

February 6th, 2012, 11:26 AM

[QUOTE=Aerolineas;88273165]
I love how you stimulate the Kalibo thread Aerolineas. Is the Logo of KIA your own invention or existing ? It looks realy nice !
It's my own version:D nakakakuha lang ng Idea pag lumuluwas ng ibang bansa at makita ang mga Airport logo nila wishing our Airport have same logo kahit dito lang sa Thread TY^^

IN CEBU PACIFIC FLIGHT we should include CEBU-KALIBO but its not included in Wiki page for kalibo International Airport.
Oo nga dapat mai-update na rin nila ang WIKI

Kalibo International Airport is really growing BIG, hope that National Government could really see the rush of its improvement to avoid negative comments to our SERVICE especially to visiting tourist.
If I can do more than just Posting here I will do it^^^^
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9610/yn5l3muzfphohd4swgr0dkk.jpg
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7410/45z45r5npvfgnc5gxyosapr.jpg
VIP Jet

xxxriainxxx

February 6th, 2012, 12:25 PM

The airport was made for only a few flights--Marcos-Aquino era...and now Kalibo is overwhelmed with such traffic that itself is already affecting the whole Philippine aviation turnaround (one delay means delay for all for the rest of the day).

Looks like MPH needs to speed up its renovation.

Problem is, when delays happen, naiipon ang eroplano sa Maynila tas sabay-sabay sila magsisialisan papuntang KLO or somewhere else.

RXS is another alternative but I dunno if the tourists will bite that.

ILO is ready to accept but the distance may be a hindrance.

RXS is too far away. Tourists wont bite that. Like never. Otherwise, we would have seen an increase in travellers using RXS as an alternative route to Boracay.

I'm not a law expert but as far as I know the state has the power of eminent domain. KLO's improvement is a matter of public interest. Now, the question is, who is supposed to assess the value (in Php) of all affected properties?

If the government could only relocate these people in mass mid to highrise (Condotel) housing..

Trudat.

The tourists seems to be not complaining so far. More tourists still comes to Boracay...

1 1/2 hour is still very long to get to the beach resorts, I know if I wanted to go to Boracay, I would rather be transported close by. St Maarten is also a very popular resort destination down at the carribean , tourist still visit the area in droves, the island is small as well, yet, having terminal there alone that is capable of handling 747 didn't deter the tourist to visit the island, infact it seems that aside from the prestine water and beach resorts, plane spotting there has become another major attraction...

http://www.experiencestmaarten.com/

here is a Youtube video of large widebody aircrafts landing in the island.

TSfN36lCnNA

See the amount of tourists there? You would be able to tell because they are all caucasians considering the locals are dark skinned or mostly black.

No thank you. Boracay is BUSY as it is. No need for airplanes to disturb it's relative tranquility.

BusinessMirror.com.ph Home Regions First Bicol carrier to fly soon
First Bicol carrier to fly soon
SUNDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2012 18:47 MANLY M. UGALDE / CORRESPONDENT
NAGA CITY—The first Bicol airline will soon service passengers in four of the region’s six provinces.
The four Bicol provinces to be serviced by the newest local airline are Albay, Camarines Sur, and the island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes.

Destinations include Manila, Boracay and Palawan.
The 19-seater LET 410-E turboprop aircraft will interconnect the Bicol-Visayas-Palawan triangle route, Torres said. The 19-seater LET 410-E turboprop aircraft will interconnect the Bicol-Visayas-Palawan triangle route, Torres said.
Formal launching was initially scheduled on Feb. 10 but was moved to March 8 to coincide with the opening of the Naga City office.

Torres said that the carrier will open the Naga-Virac-Legazpi-Masbate-Caticlan, Kalibo-El Nido-Puerto Princesa routes during the March 8 launch.
WELCOME TO AKLAN! Bicolandia

What is the name of this Bicol airline?

That Proposed direct link from Kalibo to Boracay via sea going fastcraft is an ideal alternative.

I honestly like the drive from Kalibo to Caticlan, if I am a foreign tourist coming from a direct flight- it is quite refreshing to see ricefields, beaches and mountainsides. It has its charm.. Also fastcraft wont be nice to use if there's inclement weather.

RepublicaNegrense

February 6th, 2012, 02:11 PM

What is the name of this Bicol airline?

I honestly like the drive from Kalibo to Caticlan, if I am a foreign tourist coming from a direct flight- it is quite refreshing to see ricefields, beaches and mountainsides. It has its charm.. Also fastcraft wont be nice to use if there's inclement weather.
Bicol Air Express. :)

I find that relaxing too especially when you are passing that part of the road that is surrounded by tall trees, simply relaxing. First time visitors may not stop by these towns but some came back, take a closer look and even invest in small resorts. :D

Simplegurl18

February 6th, 2012, 02:33 PM

RXS is too far away. Tourists wont bite that. Like never. Otherwise, we would have seen an increase in travellers using RXS as an alternative route to Boracay.^^ we could never say never, but yes this time won't happen, but IF that train is realized. we don't know the future holds but alternate routes is not far fetched specially if growth outpaces developments.

No thank you. Boracay is BUSY as it is. No need for airplanes to disturb it's relative tranquility.wait til Caticlan is finished...:bash:

I honestly like the drive from Kalibo to Caticlan, if I am a foreign tourist coming from a direct flight- it is quite refreshing to see ricefields, beaches and mountainsides. It has its charm.. Also fastcraft wont be nice to use if there's inclement weather.It's an alternative for some who opt not to ride a Taxi for an hour. It won't takeover the landtravel as a primary route. Besides, if the weather won't permit, PCG and Marina controls the ball. They will simply suspend trips and tourist will still use the roads,by that if the seas aren't calm because of bad weather, won't it affect your scenic travel by the road too?:cheers:

skyskimmer

February 6th, 2012, 03:27 PM

^^ not really. driving in the rain is quite soothing. for me. haha.

and some things turn out to be more interesting if you change perspective. in this case, change of weather. :)

skyskimmer

February 6th, 2012, 03:34 PM

RepublicaNegrense

February 6th, 2012, 03:44 PM

Simplegurl18

February 6th, 2012, 03:58 PM

^^ not really. driving in the rain is quite soothing. for me. haha.

and some things turn out to be more interesting if you change perspective. in this case, change of weather. :)

^^, rain can be fun, too much ain't. hehehe,

For me, due to Aklan's nice flat roads, I am tempted always to drive fast. If I'm not on the wheels coming from Boracay I usually sleep, :bash:

BTW after the terminal expansion the Jetty port will be upgraded and areas reclaimed. growth is remarkable, :cheers:

Simplegurl18

February 6th, 2012, 04:25 PM

QUESTION HERE:

was KLO's runway recently lengthened? it's as long as SXM's runway now. so it could accommodate the 747 :banana:

haha, but of course, the width falls short. and also the tarmac. and other airport facilities.

actually it could, with probably 15% above widely accepted minimum distance for it to land safely. KAL has more than 7000 feet of runway. 747's can land less than that and can take off too, well depends really on various things but there is no standard length as basis.

Runways are usually always constructed long enough for current models and types use plus additional length for future planes under development.

width ain't a factor either, 148 feet is enough by a triple of the minimum for 747's use.
^^
if the tarmac can accomodate 4 mid size planes at any given time, for sure it can park 1-747 at any given time.

:cheers:

Aerolineas

February 6th, 2012, 06:41 PM

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/15/aeroblueabstractwallpap.jpg
It feel so Good that simple quote welcomes you on your arrival and take picture perhaps if time permit :D Like I always do leave the Immigration later :) Branding an Airport such this may elevate status and reputation even higher. Passenges ride the plane and uses the Terminal but Investors ride through infrastuctures.:D so us the government if they are bullies.

habagatcentral1

February 7th, 2012, 12:15 AM

habagatcentral1

February 7th, 2012, 12:24 AM

QUESTION HERE:

was KLO's runway recently lengthened? it's as long as SXM's runway now. so it could accommodate the 747 :banana:

haha, but of course, the width falls short. and also the tarmac. and other airport facilities.

The length of KLO's runway as far as I know is 2,200m which 300m short for a B747 but just enought I think for an A330. :banana::cheers:

Not a pilot here but this is from what I've read in and noted with some friends from the aviation industry.

A 2.5 kilometers may be enough for a B747 to take-off and land if the fuel tank is not full or if the plane is not full to the brim either. It also depends on air pressure and temperature. The usual runway that can accommodate B747 would be more or less 3 kilometers.

For B767,777 or A330/A340, yes. A 2.5 kilometers is enough yet pilots may still consider weather and the maximum permissible take-off weight of the aircraft (which includes payload and fuel).

Here is the Wikipedia list of aircraft with their maximum take-off run (TOW) and MTOW* (maximum take-off weight) for reference. > (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airliners_by_Maximum_Takeoff_Weight)

* An MTOW is the maximum weight of the aircraft in order for it to take-off from the ground.

Aerolineas

February 7th, 2012, 12:58 AM

QUESTION HERE:

was KLO's runway recently lengthened? it's as long as SXM's runway now. so it could accommodate the 747 :banana:

haha, but of course, the width falls short. and also the tarmac. and other airport facilities.
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5001/2009301.jpg
http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/6614/2058236.jpg
Yes KLO Runway length is similar to SXM as I said before I experience the trill of this breathtaking approach in Maho Beach one year ago. Some tourist who is plane spotter tells, it depends to maneuvering skills of a pilot with just 2,300 Meters long for a 747 400 to land/take off is too short.

Your good at this! :okay: I just hope CAAP officials can tap you for making a logo for KIA and perhaps updating the sign.
I try to make it simple and appropriate:lol: not too much expectations for a small tropical Island Airport.:)

Aerolineas

February 7th, 2012, 01:42 AM

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/2165/dsc05774y.jpg
Expansion of Boracay airport sought
(philstar.com) Updated February 06, 2012 12:29 PM

Aklan, Philippines (Xinhua) -- Experts and officials from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is to start a discussion here on how to expand the Kalibo International Airport, as it hardly meets the growing number of tourists to Boracay, a world-famous resort, a local official said Monday.

Most of the tourists coming to the airport for Boracay Island. "We want to expand the terminal building as well as other facilities to cater to more international flights," said Percy Malonesio, an official of the CAAP local branch.
Malonesio said, "Currently, we have to synchronize the time of the flights coming in and out of the airport to manage the problem of overcrowding as the CAAP-Manila team would study how to expand the airport for the convenience of the tourists."

Kalibo airport serves direct flights from China, south Korean and Taiwan. Starting from March, the Cebu Pacific will start its direct maiden flight from Hong Kong.

The CAAP believes there will be more flights from Asia in the years to come as Boracay was recently named as the best white beach in Asia.

Boracay Island has more than a dozen unique beaches and many coves. Most of these boracay beaches have the same powdery white sand for which the island is famous around the world. Travel website TripAdvisor rated recently Boracay island in Aklan province as the second best beach destination in the world and the No. 1 in Asia for the second year in a row.

Philippine aviation authority urged to open Hong Kong flight
KALIBO, Philippines (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Aklan Branch (PCCI-Aklan) urges the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to open a direct flight route between Hong Kong and Kalibo International Airport in a bid to boost tourism industry in central Philippines.
Currently, the Kalibo airport has direct flights from China's mainland, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan. The CAAP said it is considering opening direct flight to Singapore.

RepublicaNegrense

February 7th, 2012, 04:11 AM

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Yes KLO Runway length is similar to SXM as I said before I experience the trill of this breathtaking approach in Maho Beach one year ago. Some tourist who is plane spotter tells, it depends to maneuvering skills of a pilot with just 2,300 Meters long for a 747 400 to land/take off is too short.
That may just be like landing an A320 at the Old Bacólod Airport. :lol: Everyone feels like they want to put an extra pedal to stop the plane at a runway only 1,800m then. My experience, PAL pilots do maneuvering well while CebuPac... nevermind. :nuts:

habagatcentral1

February 7th, 2012, 05:32 AM

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Yes KLO Runway length is similar to SXM as I said before I experience the trill of this breathtaking approach in Maho Beach one year ago. Some tourist who is plane spotter tells, it depends to maneuvering skills of a pilot with just 2,300 Meters long for a 747 400 to land/take off is too short.

Hence, ranked as one of the world's most dangerous airports ang SXM. :lol:
Not only that you have to land almost exactly on the threshold, bit also when you take off, you have to clear away and veer left or right due to the mountain at the end of the runway.

majaba98

February 7th, 2012, 08:32 AM

Which does not withhold all major airlines (US mainly) to land and take off there.

xxxriainxxx

February 7th, 2012, 12:09 PM

Bicol Air Express. :)

I find that relaxing too especially when you are passing that part of the road that is surrounded by tall trees, simply relaxing. First time visitors may not stop by these towns but some came back, take a closer look and even invest in small resorts. :D

Yeah.. for foreign tourists- it's different. It gives a glimpse of a typical Philippine rural life...

^^ we could never say never, but yes this time won't happen, but IF that train is realized. we don't know the future holds but alternate routes is not far fetched specially if growth outpaces developments.
wait til Caticlan is finished...:bash:
It's an alternative for some who opt not to ride a Taxi for an hour. It won't takeover the landtravel as a primary route. Besides, if the weather won't permit, PCG and Marina controls the ball. They will simply suspend trips and tourist will still use the roads,by that if the seas aren't calm because of bad weather, won't it affect your scenic travel by the road too?:cheers:

I think it would be cheaper to expand KLO than to build a train (and expand the airport) from RXS all the way to KLO right?

As for MPH- as long as it is not landing right on the island itself, I guess that would be fine...

Yeah I fastcraft would be convenient- I guess as an alternative to road travel but KLO must build a marina for that- the closest marina is being planned in New Washington which is another 15-20 minutes away depending on traffic.

^^, rain can be fun, too much ain't. hehehe,

For me, due to Aklan's nice flat roads, I am tempted always to drive fast. If I'm not on the wheels coming from Boracay I usually sleep, :bash:

BTW after the terminal expansion the Jetty port will be upgraded and areas reclaimed. growth is remarkable, :cheers:

Au contraire- Aklan is actually quite hilly.. maybe you are referring to Numancia-Makato stretch and Kalibo of course..
Meanwhile:

Air Asia sets flights to key Asian destinations

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Published : Tuesday, February 07, 2012 00:00 Article Views : 315 Written by : Darwin G. Amojelar

The Philippine unit of Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost carrier would fly to key destinations in the region after the airline secured a permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

Carmelo Arcilla, executive director of Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), said that
Air Asia Philippines plans to fly to Singapore, Japan, Macau, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Arcilla said that AirAsia had already secured a temporary operating permit (TOP) from CAB, but the budget airline’s need to get an air operator certificate (AOC) from CAAP. The AOC of Air Asia is set to be signed by CAAP today.

AirAsia Philippines is also looking to fly in Palawan and Kalibo, Aklan from Clark. It earlier secured 1,260 weekly seat entitlements for flights from Clark to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/top-business-news/16624-air-asia-sets-flights-to-key-asian-destinations

:banana::banana::banana:

xxxriainxxx

February 7th, 2012, 12:12 PM

Good news: KLO is growing steadily. :)

Airasia just added Kalibo and Davao to their site
http://www.airasia.com/ph/en/home.html
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Aerolineas

February 7th, 2012, 12:33 PM

Good Luck to Pook neighborhood esp. in the vicinity of KLO for the ROAR of jets more and more owwh as well as Tigayon Old / New Buswang the final turns of jets are usual in this Barangays:D

xxxriainxxx

February 7th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Good Luck to Pook neighborhood esp. in the vicinity of KLO for the ROAR of jets more and more owwh as well as Tigayon Old / New Buswang the final turns of jets are usual in this Barangays:D

Maybe they will be so pissed off they would finally leave and let KLO expand.

skyskimmer

February 7th, 2012, 01:18 PM

Good Luck to Pook neighborhood esp. in the vicinity of KLO for the ROAR of jets more and more owwh as well as Tigayon Old / New Buswang the final turns of jets are usual in this Barangays:D

well, for me, the jets belt out a symphony so divine. :lol:
i would love to hear more roars in the sky.

Aerolineas

February 7th, 2012, 01:18 PM

Maybe they will be so pissed off they would finally leave and let KLO expand.
Hopefully they will soon voluntarily it's an opportunity actually for us in Aklan while some Province is lobbying for Int'l flights for KLO/MPH is just like a Pan Cake :D

RepublicaNegrense

February 7th, 2012, 01:19 PM

Yeah.. for foreign tourists- it's different. It gives a glimpse of a typical Philippine rural life...

Au contraire- Aklan is actually quite hilly.. maybe you are referring to Numancia-Makato stretch and Kalibo of course..
Meanwhile:

Air Asia sets flights to key Asian destinations

:banana::banana::banana:
Actually, the road that runs between Kalibo to Caticlan has a diverse topography. At a point, you are driving over the zigzag mountainside and afterwards, flat roads naman on the seaside then mountains na naman. I like it very much. :cheers:

xxxriainxxx

February 7th, 2012, 01:42 PM

^^ Yeah the zig zags and the coastal road is my favourite...Very refreshing...

skyskimmer

February 7th, 2012, 02:39 PM

^^ one reason why going through KLO is a must. :lol:

Simplegurl18

February 7th, 2012, 07:19 PM

I think it would be cheaper to expand KLO than to build a train (and expand the airport) from RXS all the way to KLO right? by a mile! but would cover a lot of sector other than the airports, which is another issue altogether..

As for MPH- as long as it is not landing right on the island itself, I guess that would be fine... ditto

Yeah I fastcraft would be convenient- I guess as an alternative to road travel but KLO must build a marina for that- the closest marina is being planned in New Washington which is another 15-20 minutes away depending on traffic.:cheers:

Au contraire- Aklan is actually quite hilly.. maybe you are referring to Numancia-Makato stretch and Kalibo of course..
If I see flat open roads I kinda like to press the pedal to the metal.
Of course on stretches that requires maneuvering, we adhere to the rules.

I recently passed by Antique route from Caticlan to Iloilo..well a year to be exact. Good stretch of roads too.

but driving Iloilo to Caticlan via Kalibo is never tiring, esp setting my foot in Boracay..:cheers:

Getting OT apologies,

Aerolineas

February 7th, 2012, 09:23 PM

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Although KIA has the new state of the Art Rescue truck the two OLD retiree fire truck is still in service as soon as the 2nd new fire & rescue truck will come this two old truck will decommission sooner this year, the replacement will be same model but smaller version.
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I just like to repost ang astig! na Fire & Rescue ng KIA na ginagamit din sa Water Arch Salute pag may Inaugural Flights.

Aerolineas

February 7th, 2012, 11:17 PM

HOT, BROAD, BRIGHT, & FRESH NEW STARTS IN KLO'S NEW Carriers and Itinerary
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Code Share with TIGER AIRWAYS eyed to Charter Singapore
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KLO and DVO Inaugural route of Air Asia with Connection to Kuala Lumpur KLO and Clark
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KLO-HKG REGULAR as of CAAP KLO
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Bicol Air Express BICOLANDIA home grown Airline will have flights in key Visayan Tourist Spot with Palawan KLO&MPH
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We are eyeing Kalibo, Davao and Puerto Princesa. But hopefully, we can announce our roll out plans within the next two or three weeks for our regional destinations,” said Hontiveros. Business Mirror/Companies
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Aerolineas

February 8th, 2012, 01:47 AM

CONGRESSMAN'S REPORT TO THE PEOPLE via RGMA KALIBO RADIO live streaming 07:OO-8:00 AM/08.02.12
Cong. Joven Miraflores Lone District of Aklan

Highlights of Cong. Miraflores
- ACQUISITION of lands in KLO Vicinity is already APPROVED and Paid by Provincial Assessor's of Aklan Constructions will commence Immediately [after Monday Meeting of CAAP Main office who visited for final review]
- KIA Budget is Year 2010-2011-2012 [2010 & 2011 is not yet used]
-Widening and extension of Runway to meet International Safety Standard from 2,300 meters plus 300 meters for a Total of 2,600 meters direction towards Barangay Tigayon Area as WIDE BODY Aircrafts is expected other than Airbus 321 that Trans Asia Airways Aircraft.
- Apron/Tarmac expansion plus additional Aircraft Parking and Airport Lights
- Additional State of the art Fire and Rescue [smaller than the New one]
- Zest Air will Build Headquarters in KLO
- Old Terminal will be demolished [Domestic Arrival for the New Construction will prioritized ]
- Additional vehicular Parking
- Widening of Aviation Road all the way to Osmena Avenue. [already started]
- Beautification and Lightning of Aviation Rd to Roxas Ave. [By: Provincial Tourism and Government]
- Enhancement of Precision Approach Landing System Bougainvillea [Sibuyan Sea] and Tigayon
- Synchronize Flights for Present Situation to avoid overcrowded
esp. at 1800HRS till Midnight this is due to diversion of Flight from MPH
- Kalibo Jetty Port [Operational in 2013] Transform Pook as Commercial Area
Secretary Mar Roxas is surprised of Aircraft movements and line up application of overseas carrier and directed CAAP to prioritized and monitor KLO according to Cong. Miraflores from last night meeting with CAAP, local carrier representatives with Sec. Mar Roxas
National Carriers give assurance to Congressman Miraflores to continue it's commitment to make KLO the SOLE gateway to Boracay and Aklan. For the final message of our Congressman the Expansion of KLO is very broad as expected and assure the continues development. Construction Period Nine Month Before December of 2012 Runway, Apron is Prioritized.

State of the Province of Aklan will start at 9:30 am today by Governor Carlito Marquez
Tittle Aklan join Billionaire's Club of Philippine Provinces

Aerolineas

February 8th, 2012, 03:22 AM

Which does not withhold all major airlines (US mainly) to land and take off there.
American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways have flights in PJIA via ST THOMAS USVI, Puerto Rico.

xxxriainxxx

February 8th, 2012, 05:04 AM

If I see flat open roads I kinda like to press the pedal to the metal.
Of course on stretches that requires maneuvering, we adhere to the rules.

I recently passed by Antique route from Caticlan to Iloilo..well a year to be exact. Good stretch of roads too.

but driving Iloilo to Caticlan via Kalibo is never tiring, esp setting my foot in Boracay..:cheers:

Getting OT apologies,

Ohh... I miss those roads in Aklan..... dreamy...

xxxriainxxx

February 8th, 2012, 05:07 AM

Aerolineas

February 8th, 2012, 02:42 PM

wow. So finally they will get those land and expand KLO? Very good news!!!
Yes Sir The Construction of our KIA will resume as soon as possible but since it's in Full Operation the Congressman mandate CAAP while the construction is in full swing they must rest assure the safety and convenient of passengers. The Congressman added that it SEEMS that Sec. Mar is surprise that we really need a NEW TERMINAL in a way that he has no Idea:bash::bash: so finally after there meeting he IS AWARE and will constantly Priority this Airport. The local Media said they want to invite Sec. MAR TO SEE FOR HIMSELF WHAT'S GOING ON HERE.:cheers:

xxxriainxxx

February 8th, 2012, 02:47 PM

Mar Roxas is an idiot.

Aerolineas

February 8th, 2012, 08:27 PM

Mar Roxas is an idiot.
If they are really serious of having ten Million Target in tourism arrival they should prioritized the existing Airport like KLO that has already known in the Market or rather try to catch up in the market I should say overseas and Tourist are very aware that KLO is a Holiday gateway, Instead of Jumping from one Airport to another Airport sorry to say some repeteadly mentioned Airport in PPP:ohno::ohno::ohno:everyday in Newspapers I descrived as TAD SHITE projects of DOTC/CAAP:ohno:

chillendawg

February 8th, 2012, 10:26 PM

If they are really serious of having ten Million Target in tourism arrival they should prioritized the existing Airport like KLO that has already known in the Market or rather try to catch up in the market I should say overseas and Tourist are very aware that KLO is a Holiday gateway, Instead of Jumping from one Airport to another Airport sorry to say some repeteadly mentioned Airport in PPP:ohno::ohno::ohno:everyday in Newspapers I descrived as TAD SHITE projects of DOTC/CAAP:ohno:

it's because they want boracay airport as the main gateway not kalibo. they probably figured that once boracay is finished, there will be less flights to kalibo..thats my observation lang po.

Aerolineas

February 8th, 2012, 11:26 PM

it's because they want boracay airport as the main gateway not kalibo. they probably figured that once boracay is finished, there will be less flights to kalibo..thats my observation lang po.

I'm just surprise considering CAAP KLO Manager report's constantly to there Office but it seems that he overlook the overcrowded KLO at present where there is a need of immediate attention. But you have a Point there buddy, that in small Province has two Airports one Private and one is Public as our Congressman said KLO will still be the Int'l between the two but anyway it's good also when MPH will be International status in years to come is this really possible? So close to each other.

habagatcentral1

February 9th, 2012, 12:30 AM

litigs

February 9th, 2012, 01:36 AM

Very, very possible.
Kalibo is being planned to handle wide bodies since the most that Caticlan can do after expansion is to take twin aisle jets. The question there really is will be there such demand for Kalibo once Caticlan becomes jet capable. I don't envision intercontinental flights to Kalibo if that happens, even Mactan is not taking a dedicated tourist of such magnitude yet.

Aerolineas

February 9th, 2012, 01:37 AM

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The Aklan Government in Action Governor Carlito Marquez [left] and Congressman Joven Miraflores [far right] discuss the future of Aklan Aviation.

habagatcentral1

February 9th, 2012, 01:47 AM

Aerolineas

February 9th, 2012, 01:49 AM

Kalibo is being planned to handle wide bodies since the most that Caticlan can do after expansion is to take twin aisle jets. The question there really is will be there such demand for Kalibo once Caticlan becomes jet capable. I don't envision intercontinental flights to Kalibo if that happens, even Mactan is not taking a dedicated tourist of such magnitude yet.
Since I have a Live Streaming from our radio station in Kalibo direct to the Ship here [Atlantic Ocean now]:) I can answer your Question. The Aklan Government NOW 2012 is focus on Agriculture and Tourism a long term visions of hardworking Politics here yesterdays State of the Province address of Governor said Think Big Now Tourism wise we are now exploring hidden potential for future destinations the Investors has already expand there development in Mainland Aklan it is a surprise for everybody who is not from Aklan to know deeper at the moment I can't give the full detail cause I'm not authorized just a short info. So Airport wise KLO is just preparing for the future at the same time functional Next year 2013 Asian Games Centennial Executive meeting is Eyed in Aklan with 45 member Country and there delegates^^^^ link:http://www.philstar.com/sportsarticle.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=774359 for Asian Centennial Games Executive Meeting.

Aerolineas

February 9th, 2012, 03:49 AM

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I just want to share my recent & one of the Longest Travel 19.11.11 from NYC via BA>LONDON via CX>HKG via CX>MNL via CX>KLO via PR Travel to the Biggest Airports all the way to our Kalibo International Airport :D One day CX will landed in KLO who knows!

xxxriainxxx

February 9th, 2012, 05:50 AM

Aerolineas

February 9th, 2012, 05:52 PM

It so funny that I understand & read some Tweets in Bahasa Indonesia that KLO is Compared to Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport in Tanjung Pinang City. lolz:D as I research this Airport was Privatized.
Mendarat di kalibo airport,kota kecil di aklan. Sepintas airportnya mirip airport di tanjung pinang
Mendarat di Kalibo, then land transfer to Caticlan 1.45mnt and nyeberang ke Boracay Island 0_o
Dan pjlnan 2jam dr kalibo-caticlan tnyt mesti lanjut naek pumpboat ke boracay.serunya,terminalnya pnh lope2! Mau palentinan kan
It's good to know even our neighbor Indonesian have visited here. Tere makasi Sampai chumpa lagi!
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chillendawg

February 10th, 2012, 01:00 AM

I'm just surprise considering CAAP KLO Manager report's constantly to there Office but it seems that he overlook the overcrowded KLO at present where there is a need of immediate attention. But you have a Point there buddy, that in small Province has two Airports one Private and one is Public as our Congressman said KLO will still be the Int'l between the two but anyway it's good also when MPH will be International status in years to come is this really possible? So close to each other.

What Kalibo can do while international passengers are passing through its airport, if I were the governor, is create an alternative vacation spots, like an international world class golf course and build the city from there. in other words capitalize on the opportunity now while flights are coming.

davemap2010

February 10th, 2012, 01:43 AM

if i already have the money i want to build on our family's land in Banga a large wargaming area complemented with a small hotel (tour package to boracay) and wargame store

xxxriainxxx

February 10th, 2012, 04:18 AM

What Kalibo can do while international passengers are passing through its airport, if I were the governor, is create an alternative vacation spots, like an international world class golf course and build the city from there. in other words capitalize on the opportunity now while flights are coming.

A Polo Club is being built in Nabas and there's an existing golf course there as well. A yacht club is being planned in New Washington as well. The best thing is improve white water rafting in Madalag. and put more hotels in Kalibo.

Aerolineas

February 10th, 2012, 05:08 AM

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Images from google logos is just a license product of imagination:D
Yung taste ngayon ng mga turista kahit na ba pa-Budget Travel lang e tipong "FASTIDIOUS EFFECT" pa rin uusad din yan one day sa Thread na ito isang "Water Cannon Salute"Celebration na ang magaganap sa KIA pang Boost lang ng HOPE :D

inhocsignovincis

February 10th, 2012, 05:18 AM

Is sleeping allowed in Kalibo airport until our flight schedule/time? Let's say our flight is 3 a.m. tapos 8 p.m. nandoon na kami.Maraming Salamat po.:)

xxxriainxxx

February 10th, 2012, 05:22 AM

^^ Get a hotel room. Airports aren't for sleeping.

Aerolineas

February 10th, 2012, 05:28 AM

Is sleeping allowed in Kalibo airport until our flight schedule/time? Let's say our flight is 3 a.m. tapos 8 p.m. nandoon na kami.Maraming Salamat po.:)
like most Airports in the Country no place to sleep in Terminal KLO honestly is just a small Airport and easy to fill inn, may mga Restaurant in front the Terminal na puede kang tumambay, or try to estimate your arrival to KLO prior to check-in and Departure. Try to asked friendly local around maybe they have some place for you.^^

habagatcentral1

February 10th, 2012, 05:34 AM

^^ Get a hotel room. Airports aren't for sleeping.
Tell that to the critics of Sleeping Airports website, hehe!! :D

xxxriainxxx

February 10th, 2012, 05:37 AM

Tell that to the critics of Sleeping Airports website, hehe!! :D

If one cant afford a hotel room, they shouldn't be travelling. If you arrive early, you can chill out at any of the restos.

Aerolineas

February 10th, 2012, 05:42 AM

Tell that to the critics of Sleeping Airports website, hehe!! :D
Sana nga ganoon mala HKG,LAX, or LHR ang KLO hehhehe:banana2: eh yun nga ang minimithi nating lahat ngayun kung ako lang si Manny Pangilinan right away lahat ng yan kasama sa plano:)
eh kaso hanggang collagex2 lang ako hehheh:D

saintm

February 10th, 2012, 06:05 AM

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Airphil Express opens 4 new routes via Clark
By Mary Ann Reyes (The Philippine Star) Updated February 10, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0)

MANILA, Philippines - Airphil Express, the fastest growing budget carrier in the country, is expanding its service capabilities further with the launch of four new routes to and from Clark starting March 29.

The additional routes are Davao, Cebu, Kalibo and Puerto Prinsesa, bringing the total number of its daily scheduled trips to 32 local destinations.

The Clark-Cebu route will fly twice in the morning every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, while the Clark-Davao route will fly twice in the morning every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Clark-Kalibo route, meanwhile, will fly four times (two in the morning, two in the afternoon) every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Finally, the Clark-Puerto Princesa route will fly four times every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

“With its highly improved road network and increasing flights, Clark is setting out to become a natural entry point to major tourist destinations and a major hub for business and tourism in the country,” according to Alfredo Herrera, Airphil senior vice president for sales and marketing.

“Aside from being a major part of the company’s growth plans this year, one other reason why we have decided to offer flights from Clark is so we may bring our services closer to people in Pampanga and the nearby areas. It goes hand in hand with our commitment to help spur growth for the country’s economy via the promotion of local tourism in the area,” he added.

Due to the immense volume of passengers expected to be shuttling to and from the area, the budget carrier’s hub in Clark will likewise be made a separate center dedicated to the city.

The newly-opened routes from Clark is also expected to allow for more visitors, who often travel for the purpose of business and leisure, to take advantage of the latest express sale promo fares of Airphil en route to enjoying resource-rich destinations in Clark and the nearby areas.

Airphil has gained patronage among budget-conscious travelers due to its frequent Express Sales, which offers heavily-discounted fares for featured destinations within a certain time period. Airphil Express also offers online booking with seat selection, online check-in, travel insurance and pre-paid additional baggage.

While Airphil considers its much-anticipated Express Sale promos as a contributor to growth last year, its top executives prefer to give more credit to its excellent customer service. “We actually offer other intangibles like listening to consumers and satisfying their needs. By taking advantage of emerging trends in social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, we are able to get in touch with our customers, and be responsive to their needs any time of day, any day of the week,” Herrera said.

Airphil distinguishes itself from other budget carriers by offering affordable airfare and convenience-driven products and services like the web check-in, seat selector, travel insurance, and pre-paid baggage, as well as travel exclusives of as much as 15 kilos free baggage allowance and an additional seven-kilo free hand carry. Furthermore, the company is known as the first budget airline to address the needs of business and leisure travelers through its round-the-clock customer service presence in social networking websites.

One other first in the company’s online service is the “manage booking” feature, which enables Airphil passengers to make flight adjustments such as rescheduling and rerouting of previously booked tickets through www.airphilexpress.com.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=775913

al_teeway

February 10th, 2012, 06:53 AM

A Polo Club is being built in Nabas and there's an existing golf course there as well. A yacht club is being planned in New Washington as well. The best thing is improve white water rafting in Madalag. and put more hotels in Kalibo.

POOK TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (Initial Projects)
1. Reclamation
2. Kalibo Jetty Port
3. Boulevard
4. Products Showcase Center
5. Water Sports Facilities

al_teeway

February 10th, 2012, 09:10 AM

^^ not yet but there is already a bidding for this project. The location will be at Lambingan. A bridge connecting the provincial road to the area will also be constructed. The purpose of this project is to complement with KIA. The facilities that will be constructed there will serve the tourists who will take the option of traveling from KIA directly to Boracay by Boat thru Kalibo Jetty Port. Catamaran boats will be used.

marble

February 10th, 2012, 10:11 AM

RepublicaNegrense

February 10th, 2012, 10:23 AM

A Polo Club is being built in Nabas and there's an existing golf course there as well. A yacht club is being planned in New Washington as well. The best thing is improve white water rafting in Madalag. and put more hotels in Kalibo.
Hurom Hurom Springs too. :D If the heavens puts favor on us, we might be able to develop a resort in our property in Nabas, Tanglan and Makato too. I see potential and it is a good thing that San Miguel is funding improvement projects in the area. :cheers:

xxxriainxxx

February 10th, 2012, 10:25 AM

xxxriainxxx

February 10th, 2012, 10:26 AM

Hurom Hurom Springs too. :D If the heavens puts favor on us, we might be able to develop a resort in our property in Nabas, Tanglan and Makato too. I see potential and it is a good thing that San Miguel is funding improvement projects in the area. :cheers:

^^ Maybe a medium to high-end property? I'd like something similar to Punta Fuego devt in Batangas...

RepublicaNegrense

February 10th, 2012, 10:32 AM

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Airphil Express opens 4 new routes via Clark
By Mary Ann Reyes (The Philippine Star) Updated February 10, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0)

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=775913
They have a P288 base fare promo too. Well, the charges and taxes will balloon up the price but still cheaper than regular flights originating from Manila especially with those flights bound for Puerto Princesa and Kalibo. :cheers:

RepublicaNegrense

February 10th, 2012, 10:37 AM

^^ Maybe a medium to high-end property? I'd like something similar to Punta Fuego devt in Batangas...
The problem lang is resettling those who squat by the sea but that as long as they are transfered to a place accesible to the road and clumped to a village okay na sila. For those who are into development, buy land now before prices shoot up uncontrollably. :)

xxxriainxxx

February 10th, 2012, 11:10 AM

The problem lang is resettling those who squat by the sea but that as long as they are transfered to a place accesible to the road and clumped to a village okay na sila. For those who are into development, buy land now before prices shoot up uncontrollably. :)

Very interesting piece of information... KLO seems to be under the radar for a lot of developers... time na mamakyaw.

skyskimmer

February 10th, 2012, 01:29 PM

They have a P288 base fare promo too. Well, the charges and taxes will balloon up the price but still cheaper than regular flights originating from Manila especially with those flights bound for Puerto Princesa and Kalibo. :cheers:

champion ang Airphil sa additional charges. Airphil's base fare was P288 and Zest Air offered 500-ish. after magicking, Airphil turned out to be more expensive by around P70 :lol:

xxxriainxxx

February 10th, 2012, 02:00 PM

Never flown with APX before- I heard they're not very good.

skyskimmer

February 10th, 2012, 02:52 PM

is there a considerable amount of passengers that consider CRK as an alternative airport when going to Manila? i noticed that there are already 3 carriers planning to mount the KLO-CRK route.

xxxriainxxx

February 10th, 2012, 02:54 PM

RepublicaNegrense

February 10th, 2012, 03:19 PM

champion ang Airphil sa additional charges. Airphil's base fare was P288 and Zest Air offered 500-ish. after magicking, Airphil turned out to be more expensive by around P70 :lol:
Just like it's sister airline, PAL. :lol: Ang P300+ fare for New Year's eve, became P2,750 after all the charges. Where did that come from? :nuts:

Aerolineas

February 10th, 2012, 04:47 PM

is there a considerable amount of passengers that consider CRK as an alternative airport when going to Manila? i noticed that there are already 3 carriers planning to mount the KLO-CRK route.
Air Asia will connect KLO via Clark to Kuala Lumpur (as Congressman explain to Kaibahang Butz) maybe this is same strategy of AirPhil to other destinations in Regional Route and SEAir as Tiger Airways their code share^ probably Singapore too! :banana::banana:

Aerolineas

February 10th, 2012, 05:09 PM

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Boracay to Hongkong direct flight available in March
By Vicente W. Villavert
Thursday 9th of February 2012
Feb 9 (PIA 6) -- The Department of Tourism announced that direct and regular international flights to Hong Kong from Kalibo, Aklan will be available beginning March this year.

“The Cebu Pacific Kalibo-Hong Kong international flight from Kalibo International Airport will strengthen our gateway to the world-renowned Boracay Island,” said Helen J. Catalbas, director of DOT Region 6.

Catalbas said that over two million tourist arrivals in Western Visayas were recorded by the DOT 6 in year 2010 tourists’ arrivals. Boracay island in Aklan got the most number of tourists.

Meanwhile, Malacañang hailed the inclusion of Boracay Island in Aklan as one of the top beach destinations in the world by a well-known travel website saying the honor was a testament to the government’s aggressive efforts to boost tourism in the country. (JCM/VW V/PIA6-Iloilo)
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Expansion of Kalibo Airport sought
Aklan, Philippines (Xinhua) -- Experts and officials from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is to start a discussion here on how to expand the Kalibo International Airport, as it hardly meets the growing number of tourists to Boracay, a world-famous resort, a local official said Monday.

Most of the tourists coming to the airport for Boracay Island. "We want to expand the terminal building as well as other facilities to cater to more international flights," said Percy Malonesio, an official of the CAAP local branch.
The CAAP believes there will be more flights from Asia in the years to come as Boracay was recently named as the best white beach in Asia.
China Daily Xinhua/Aklan

I just found out today that Direct and Chartered flights Overseas was Business Community who asked and pursue of it due to market demand and strengthen by our local Government support JOB WELL DONE!

Aerolineas

February 11th, 2012, 06:06 PM

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5679/spoint2.jpg
Another Carrier soon to grace in KLO and connect to Regional Asia Welcome Po! sa Aklan.
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/6784/blue4e.jpg
It Look's like they have something in common :D Best Airport Towers so far.

skyskimmer

February 12th, 2012, 04:16 AM

any renderings of the proposed airport terminal and other projects?

Aerolineas

February 12th, 2012, 04:43 AM

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6554/23018422254663442429419.jpg
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/4229/22868422266718774557219.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4458/kiatarp1.jpg
Aklan Photo Gallery and Product Expo at 2nd Level of KIA

xxxriainxxx

February 12th, 2012, 11:22 AM

Hilig pa rin nila sa mga sako na signs.

skyskimmer

February 12th, 2012, 11:47 AM

Hilig pa rin nila sa mga sako na signs.

classic yan. :lol:

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i wish they model the new terminal of KLO after Punta Cana Airport in the Dominican Republic and do something like this:

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/0/3/3/2063330.jpg

^^ ah, that tropical-touristy feeling is evident. Punta Cana is privately owned, btw.

Aerolineas

February 12th, 2012, 06:43 PM

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Satellite Concourse of HKIA for narrow body Aircraft is Just perfect Size for KLO or MPH:D
DOTC needs a little research in internet it's 2012 common. Wag nyong sabihin Budget nanaman ay sus gi atay hehehehhe Satellite Concourse na nga lang yan.
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2496/hongkongskyline1.jpg
From Seoul, Taipei, Shanghai to Beijing It's a plane away Hong Kong join among Asia's Skyscrapercity Direct regular flights to KLO.

Aerolineas

February 12th, 2012, 10:33 PM

classic yan. :lol:

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i wish they model the new terminal of KLO after Punta Cana Airport in the Dominican Republic and do something like this:

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/0/3/3/2063330.jpg

^^ ah, that tropical-touristy feeling is evident. Punta Cana is privately owned, btw.
It's a nice suggestion Kasimanwa but try to understand that our Country is frequent/regular visitor of Hurricanes this kind of Terminal is best for Country in less vulnerable for hurricane. Tropical appeal can be shown through lush Gardens local plant, interior design mounted on wall with banig graphics, Ati atihan costumes on Concourse Pillars stuff like that. it is really the works of vivid imagination of Interior Design Architecture not the politicians.
Maintenance for Palm fronds is at least every 6 months an open air terminal is not suitable for rainy seasons as well to name few.:)

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 05:33 AM

AIRPHILEX NAG OVERSHOOT SA RUNWAY NG KIA SUB-SUB SA PALAYAN NOT CONFIRM WHAT CONFIGURATION OF AIRCRAFT WAKE UP CALL SA DOTC ITO INA ANTAY PA TALAGA NILA NA MAY MANGYARI BAGO ANG AKSYON IT WILL CREATE DOMINO EFFECT FOR THIS DAY AGAIN

cemby

February 13th, 2012, 05:38 AM

Fraulein

February 13th, 2012, 05:53 AM

AirPhil plane overshoots runway in Kalibo

ABS-CBNnews.com

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/02/13/12/airphil-plane-overshoots-runway-kalibo

MANILA, Philippines – An Airphil Express plane overshot the runway of Kalibo International Airport on Monday morning, aviation officials said.

Initial information from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Flight 969, led by pilot RR Gonzaga, overshot the airport’s runway at 10:32 a.m.

No one was injured in the incident, according to CAAP. All the passengers were immediately evacuated from the aircraft.

CAAP said the plane left Manila at 9:50 a.m.

The airport’s runway was temporarily closed following the incident. - report from Ricky Velasco, dzMM

dashalvin

February 13th, 2012, 05:56 AM

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 06:10 AM

Yes A320 of AirPhil this is also a wake up call again to our Aviation Industry that they need to prioritized KLO it is one of the Busiest Airport that face over capacity at the moment.

RepublicaNegrense

February 13th, 2012, 06:49 AM

Cebu Pacific flights 5J 339 / 340 (Manila - Kalibo - Manila) are cancelled due to runway closure, because of another airline’s aircraft blocking the Kalibo Airport runway. Guests are being accommodated on flights to alternative airports. We may also mount an extra flight to Kalibo, depending on when the runway is reopened. We hope for your understanding as this is beyond our control.
Will this be RXS, the closest one, or ILO, the one that has flights 'til late night? Well, no tourist would bite to passing by RXS to Boracay since its farther by three hours+ but it's the nearest alternative to KLO or MPH even and needs to be developed too. :)

pthfndr19

February 13th, 2012, 06:53 AM

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 07:30 AM

RepublicaNegrense

February 13th, 2012, 07:56 AM

Flight will resume REGULAR OPERATION BETWEEN 1430-1500hrs according to Philippine Airlines/KLO
Nose Tire burst of A320 is one cause of AirPhil's OVERSHOOT before noon time all 135 Passenger + Crew are safe.
I commend the airport management for the speedy removal of the aircraft but this is definitely a wake up call to improve and expand KLO, and develop alternative airports nearest it. I hope stranded passengers will be accommodated accordingly. :ohno:

xxxriainxxx

February 13th, 2012, 08:42 AM

I hope nobody's hurt.

al_teeway

February 13th, 2012, 08:51 AM

I commend the airport management for the speedy removal of the aircraft but this is definitely a wake up call to improve and expand KLO, and develop alternative airports nearest it. I hope stranded passengers will be accommodated accordingly. :ohno:

they are already doing that. MPH will be developed as a complementary airport to KIA and the runway of KIA will soon be extended. The apron will also be expanded to accommodate 5 airbus, and the old terminal bldg will be reconstructed.

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 09:21 AM

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2097/airp2.jpg
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2846/airp1.jpg
It's already NORMAL OPERATION SINCE 1400hrs. nothing to worry for now all Passenger and Crew are safe and on there way to Boracay :) but as I said It's a WAKE UP CALL for speedy Expansion acquisitions of Lot is already been approved in the vicinity and PAID last month by local Accessors Office.
Guys! I still provide this Image even though I'm away Million miles from Philippines that's Technology. :D

xxxriainxxx

February 13th, 2012, 09:22 AM

^^ Shame... I hope the govt certify this as urgent.

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 09:32 AM

^^ Shame... I hope the govt certify this as urgent.
Actually it's not worse as expected I salute CAAP/KIA for Speedy action! because of this they gonna come back here again for review of Expansion remember last week I posted that CAAP main office came here to finalized the Project.

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 09:52 AM

they are already doing that. MPH will be developed as a complementary airport to KIA and the runway of KIA will soon be extended. The apron will also be expanded to accommodate 5 airbus, and the old terminal bldg will be reconstructed.
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT KLO AND MPH WILL COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER AS PLAN LIKE SISTER AIRPORT ONE WITH PRIVATE DEVELOPER-MPH AND KLO HAVING A PUBLIC UNDER CAAP.

xxxriainxxx

February 13th, 2012, 10:40 AM

Actually it's not worse as expected I salute CAAP/KIA for Speedy action! because of this they gonna come back here again for review of Expansion remember last week I posted that CAAP main office came here to finalized the Project.

Still not kind of news you want to hear if you are flying into KLO.

RepublicaNegrense

February 13th, 2012, 11:05 AM

they are already doing that. MPH will be developed as a complementary airport to KIA and the runway of KIA will soon be extended. The apron will also be expanded to accommodate 5 airbus, and the old terminal bldg will be reconstructed.
I know but I hope the papers will be fast-tracked since the construction will take time. Each airline eyeing to fly to the Philippines is eyeing KLO primarily and this congestion we see now will triple or even quadruple by later this year up to the succeeding years. :)

skyskimmer

February 13th, 2012, 11:15 AM

has the plane just landed or is backtracking? glad that it's that bad. kaya pala walang masyadong dumadaang eroplano ngayon.

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 11:23 AM

I know but I hope the papers will be fast-tracked since the construction will take time. Each airline eyeing to fly to the Philippines is eyeing KLO primarily and this congestion we see now will triple or even quadruple by later this year up to the succeeding years. :)

I mention almost every angle on what to do it is up to CAAP the rest San Miguel is just waiting on the other side to develop KLO if CAAP doesn't have capabilities:ohno: anymore

xxxriainxxx

February 13th, 2012, 12:05 PM

^^ San Miguel is planning to take over KLO too?

skyskimmer

February 13th, 2012, 01:24 PM

^^ San Miguel is planning to take over KLO too?

ooh, San Miguel developing KLO is a dream come true! hope that happens... :)

xxxriainxxx

February 13th, 2012, 01:50 PM

^^ Hope so. LGU is uhmm...I dunno..

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 02:25 PM

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AirPhilEx A320 Overshoot Runway 05 Tigayon Approach Fire and Rescue team spray a foam for safety
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At 10:32 AM APX nose tire hit over the end of Runway 05 at 10 meters over than the length of 2,300 meters long all passenger and crew are safe plane was successfully out of the Runway operation back to normal
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Last week Monday was the Day CAAP head office recently visit the Airport for Massive Expansion this serve as a Wake Up Call to take speedy action.

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 02:57 PM

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Back To Business! :D

RepublicaNegrense

February 13th, 2012, 04:04 PM

I mention almost every angle on what to do it is up to CAAP the rest San Miguel is just waiting on the other side to develop KLO if CAAP doesn't have capabilities:ohno: anymore
ooh, San Miguel developing KLO is a dream come true! hope that happens... :)
I wanna say this in Tagalog... magdilang anghel ka sana. I wanna sa improvements in MPH happening in KLO, minus sana the planned PhP500 terminal fee. Okay lang ang MPH may P500 basta keep KLO at P200 only for budget travelers like me. :nuts:

Simplegurl18

February 13th, 2012, 06:23 PM

speedy action? lol not if Pnoy and the gang is still around. Was the pilot a seasoned veteran who landed and took off Kalibo Airport nth times before? or was it his co pilot that handled the final approach?

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 10:21 PM

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/74/20113174349fs.jpg
If Mexico has Mexican Riviera PH Soon to have Aklan Riviera
Water-based route to Boracay
BORACAY — The provincial government of Aklan created the Pook Tourism Development Project which will pave way for the implementation of a water-based route from the Kalibo International Airport (KIA) to this resort island.
The name Pook is a barangay here where the KIA is located.
After which, they will be transported to the nearby jetty port wherein a fast craft (catamaran) to Boracay would be made available.
“The water-based route will pass through the Bakhawan Eco-Park, Jawili Beach in Tangalan, and other tourism sites on the way to Boracay,” Marquez said.
“Along this route, restaurants and resorts may spring up with water sports activities,” he said.
He said the water-based route will also improve traffic congestion in the province, making tourists arrive here at the shortest possible time.
(PNA)
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Kalibo is the 4th busiest airport in the country with 12 domestic and 10 international incoming and outgoing flights daily, according to Malonesio. It is a gateway point to international tourists destination point Boracay Island. /http://philippineairspace.blogspot.com/

Aerolineas

February 13th, 2012, 11:58 PM

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Air Philippines Express Overshoot by 200 Feet in Runway thresholds no damage to runway lights.
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KIA Oshkosk Striker ARFF Crash Fire and Rescue ready to extinguish any fire may occur but no damage to aircraft been reported since it sits to Solid Threshold ground. This portion of Runway is soon to be lenghthen up to 300 meters.

litigs

February 14th, 2012, 01:47 AM

Yes A320 of AirPhil this is also a wake up call again to our Aviation Industry that they need to prioritized KLO it is one of the Busiest Airport that face over capacity at the moment.
CAAP is not at fault because the runway is more than long enough for an A320 aircraft. If the weather and wind condition is normal, then obviously the pilot erred in the touchdown zone, perhaps he went past the first one third of the runway and wasn't successful in deploying spoilers and brakes.

Aerolineas

February 14th, 2012, 02:04 AM

CAAP is not at fault because the runway is more than long enough for an A320 aircraft. If the weather and wind condition is normal, then obviously the pilot erred in the touchdown zone, perhaps he went past the first one third of the runway and wasn't successful in deploying spoilers and brakes.
Yes Sir according to the latest News in local Radio via Internet Streaming initial report said it may end up to Pilot Error Weather is Totally fine the Runway is sufficient enough for only A320 in fact KIA can accommodate A321, the APX Pilot was apologized to CAAP/KLO for the cause.
Secretary Mar Roxas was supposedly to be interviewed by GMA Kalibo as his Office requested, regarding to the Development of KIA was able to reveal but the Time of Airing is almost finished maybe tomorrow:lol::)
Note: All International Flights was notify by NOTAM issue as of 1830Hrs. of 13.02.12 all flights Domestic and International was Resume.

xzibit31

February 14th, 2012, 02:59 AM

Simplegurl18

February 14th, 2012, 03:16 AM

or there was something wrong with the aircraft..
plane is obviously fine, the pilots might just have missed something.

mwg12a

February 14th, 2012, 03:27 AM

plane is obviously fine, the pilots might just have missed something.

Yeah, the runway tip....:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Aerolineas

February 14th, 2012, 03:37 AM

plane is obviously fine, the pilots might just have missed something.
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3595/etchisiro.jpg
Yesterday's incident APX overshoot Runway 05
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One Hour ago/09:53am APX seen at the Tarmac of KIA

The Pilot actually a Veteran of APX, the KIA Gen Manager Percy Malonesio said that he is not authorized to give any press statement last night the team of Aircraft Investigator/Manila arrived at 10:30 PM. What I want now is the press statement of MAR Roxas to a local Press about an official statement from himself about the development of KIA the Congressman is the one who is keep updating the Aklanon. Local press here said it's about time to be demanding we cannot afford to be silent anymore like in the Past we are not Pitsi-Pitsi [local term for Cheap pertaining to projects] here in Aklan.^^^^
Secretary Mar was schedule this Morning in an interview by the request of his office but the airing of this interview wasn't able to provide let's see further details.:)

mwg12a

February 14th, 2012, 03:42 AM

^^ He is "A" veteran pilot alright, he is not dead yet so you can't use the word "WAS"...

Simplegurl18

February 14th, 2012, 03:54 AM

Yeah, the runway tip....:lol::lol::lol::lol:

lol, as they usually say, walking away from a crash is a good crash..

Pilot's experience? no doubt. but CO-PILOT? the "new guy" might have the controls and was actually "practicing his landing skillz".:nuts:

litigs

February 14th, 2012, 05:42 AM

lol, as they usually say, walking away from a crash is a good crash..

Pilot's experience? no doubt. but CO-PILOT? the "new guy" might have the controls and was actually "practicing his landing skillz".:nuts:
The captain can order the FO to execute touch and go if he thinks they will miss their mark. Its still command responsibility. So far, 5js airbus pilots has been good in keeping their planes within the runway. PAL still holds the worst record, writing off an airbus in Butuan and Bacolod( also the most fatalities on ground). Also, most cases of right or left landing gears falling into soft runway shoulders during backtrack notably in Zamboanga,Cotabato and Tacloban, all involving airbus. I hope this APX pilot didn't come from PAL.

RepublicaNegrense

February 14th, 2012, 06:29 AM

The captain can order the FO to execute touch and go if he thinks they will miss their mark. Its still command responsibility. So far, 5js airbus pilots has been good in keeping their planes within the runway. PAL still holds the worst record, writing off an airbus in Butuan and Bacolod( also the most fatalities on ground). Also, most cases of right or left landing gears falling into soft runway shoulders during backtrack notably in Zamboanga,Cotabato and Tacloban, all involving airbus. I hope this APX pilot didn't come from PAL.
Some APX pilots are from PAL and if this one came from PAL, no wonder. :lol: As far as I can remember though APX pilots have been good in maneuvering through bad weather since their old Air Philippines days. :nuts: Still remember that day being diverted to Clark. :)

Aerolineas

February 14th, 2012, 07:48 AM

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Aircraft Movements Regular Flights only* in KIA /14.02.12>1500hrs. +8:00 GMT PH Flightstats.com but not all flights is on the list*
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habagatcentral1

February 14th, 2012, 08:21 AM

^^ Is that from Flightstats.com?

skyskimmer

February 14th, 2012, 10:56 AM

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/74/20113174349fs.jpg
If Mexico has Mexican Riviera PH Soon to have Aklan Riviera
Water-based route to Boracay
BORACAY — The provincial government of Aklan created the Pook Tourism Development Project which will pave way for the implementation of a water-based route from the Kalibo International Airport (KIA) to this resort island.
The name Pook is a barangay here where the KIA is located.
After which, they will be transported to the nearby jetty port wherein a fast craft (catamaran) to Boracay would be made available.
“The water-based route will pass through the Bakhawan Eco-Park, Jawili Beach in Tangalan, and other tourism sites on the way to Boracay,” Marquez said.
“Along this route, restaurants and resorts may spring up with water sports activities,” he said.
He said the water-based route will also improve traffic congestion in the province, making tourists arrive here at the shortest possible time.
(PNA)

^^ where in Pook will this be? and when will the construction start? can't wait for this to materialize :banana:

Aerolineas

February 14th, 2012, 11:09 AM

I think you can help me for this project that will be your assignment lol :D I can't provide any further details I'm just rely on Internet BTW I'm here in Fort Lauderdale, Florida now hehehh -> Pagpasip'eat sip'eat eang una Kay Cap sa Pook Baybay run. Ag ru Press Statement kuno ni Sec Mar nga surprise for KIA ano baea to' hambae kaina ni Butz Maquinto sa Pasip'eat.

boncedrick

February 14th, 2012, 11:29 AM

That Pook Jetty Port project is a welcome alternative to tourists and locals alike!

xxxriainxxx

February 14th, 2012, 02:22 PM

Aerolineas

February 14th, 2012, 03:16 PM

Mar has a surprise? Like uhm, he will finally do his job?:lol::lol::lol::nuts::nuts::nuts:
Yes Boss! na-surprise nga si Mr. Butz Maquinto anchorman ng GMA Kalibo sa request ng kanyang Office(of Mar Roxas) na ang amo daw nila gusto ng Press statement for KIA Development may Surprise daw uman ito after that I have to work na kasi I can't just monitor Radio Streaming on iphone. So ano baea` ru sorpresa ni Mar nga abi as early as 7am kaina sa Aklan. Is this statement can make Banana to Dance! and smiley will use Colgate! to smile.

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 02:51 AM

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Jin Air Chartered Flight to Kalibo a Korean Air Budget Carrier
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MIASCOR Kalibo Take care the Overseas Carriers needs in Catering, Ground Handling, Tickets & Baggages in KLO
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MIASCOR Kalibo Ground Handling Crew Jumpshot with Jin Air
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Flight Attendant of Jin Air with MIASCOR Kalibo Crew

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Jin Air Finished it's Permit Today to fly Kalibo
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla said Jin Air’s permit issued by the board is good only up to February 15. The permit allows Jin Air to service the Incheon-Kalibo route. Jin Air’s permit until February 15 is already an extension of its original permit issued by the CAB.
We have extended their permit twice already. so their Kalibo-Incheon operation is good only up to February 15. These are charter flights,” said Arcilla in a text message.
Philippine aviation officials are still trying to set a schedule with their counterparts in South Korea to discuss Airphil Express’ appeal to be allowed to resume flights to the gateway of the Seoul capital.

Airphil Express stopped servicing Kalibo-Incheon route six years ago but formalized last year its intention to resume servicing the route. South Korea, however, denied its application, citing the ban imposed by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) on the Philippines.
Airphil Express Senior Vice President for marketing and sales Alfredo Herrera, in a phone interview, said the budget airline of the Lucio Tan group can’t do anything but wait. “We appealed to our government to negotiate with South Korea on our behalf. We hope that there would be a meeting soon so that our appeal can be discussed and possibly allow us to fly there again,” he said.
CAB’s decision to allow Jin Air into the country is based on the premise of equal opportunity in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 29, the policy implementing “open skies.”
“AirphilExpress complained that there is no reciprocity and Filipino carriers are not given equal opportunity. We want to seek a dialogue with the South Korean government as soon as possible,” added Arcilla.
Business Mirror/14.02.12
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Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 06:01 AM

Now that's a plane away Folks!
WOW Thank you God and World for loving our Province look at this KOREAN AIR IN KLO
If our Airport is like Phuket or Bali maybe more to accommodate so this is the New carrier as I said previously hmmmn. we have China Airlines and now KOREAN AIR what's next aside from Air Asia.
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KOREAN AIR WILL REPLACE JIN AIR✈ Korean Air B737-800 Arrived Kalibo with MIASCOR Crew of KLO. Welcome to Aklan! Excellence in Flights.
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KIA Crew with Mandarin Airlines
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Mandarin Airlines ready to depart Kalibo International Airport at 23:00 Hrs. bound to Taichiung, Taiwan
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The Big Bird is Back Trans Asia Airways A321 Welcome Home!
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China Airlines Arrived KIA from Taipei-Taoyuan International Airport

Simplegurl18

February 15th, 2012, 06:35 AM

Jin Air Finished it's Permit Today to fly Kalibo
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla said Jin Air’s permit issued by the board is good only up to February 15. The permit allows Jin Air to service the Incheon-Kalibo route. Jin Air’s permit until February 15 is already an extension of its original permit issued by the CAB.
We have extended their permit twice already. so their Kalibo-Incheon operation is good only up to February 15. These are charter flights,” said Arcilla in a text message.
Philippine aviation officials are still trying to set a schedule with their counterparts in South Korea to discuss Airphil Express’ appeal to be allowed to resume flights to the gateway of the Seoul capital.

Airphil Express stopped servicing Kalibo-Incheon route six years ago but formalized last year its intention to resume servicing the route. South Korea, however, denied its application, citing the ban imposed by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) on the Philippines.
Airphil Express Senior Vice President for marketing and sales Alfredo Herrera, in a phone interview, said the budget airline of the Lucio Tan group can’t do anything but wait. “We appealed to our government to negotiate with South Korea on our behalf. We hope that there would be a meeting soon so that our appeal can be discussed and possibly allow us to fly there again,” he said.
CAB’s decision to allow Jin Air into the country is based on the premise of equal opportunity in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 29, the policy implementing “open skies.”
“AirphilExpress complained that there is no reciprocity and Filipino carriers are not given equal opportunity. We want to seek a dialogue with the South Korean government as soon as possible,” added Arcilla.
Business Mirror/14.02.12
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interesting news about SK flag carrier chartered flights and banning flights of Philippine carriers to SK.

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 06:48 AM

interesting news about SK flag carrier chartered flights and banning flights of Philippine carriers to SK
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1439/40008323032427491991493.jpg
Jin Air a Korean Air LCC
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Korean Air SK Flag Carrier Chartered Flight to KLO
I was really surprise to see Korean Air A737 800 NEO Series in Kalibo and feel so excited to see more New livery of Airlines in KLO ^^^^ my friend who work their told me that this will replace Jin Air:) as a flagship route for future.
according to them Middle Eastern Carrier will soon to fly Kalibo wait for Pics. it's not a LCC BTW it might be Emirates? Etihad? Gulf? Qatar? hmmmm NOW that's a plane away folks!

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 09:29 AM

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Hard Working Aircraft Cleaning Team of KLO
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China Southern Airlines in KLO at Midnight
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China Eastern Airlines Scale Model in MIASCOR OFFICE OF KLO
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New Bench at 2nd Level of KLO New Terminal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g6QYrvIVCk

Franz-Bxu

February 15th, 2012, 10:21 AM

RepublicaNegrense

February 15th, 2012, 10:24 AM

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3579/45630140639175973193100.jpg
China Southern Airlines Scale Model in MIASCOR OFFICE OF KLO
I think this is the scale model of the China Eastern Airlines. The Chinese character says "Zhongguo Dongfang Hangkong" which means China Eastern Airlines. :) I love how characters in the Shanghai Airlines are written though, classic calligraphy. :okay:

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 10:39 AM

Oo nga kasi may China Southern din at China Eastern sa dami ng Charter hehehhh basta daw may Scale model sila sa Airline na Inaugural

Simplegurl18

February 15th, 2012, 10:44 AM

Guys, look at this video. This was taken by an foreigner. Very obvious that the reason for the overshoot was pilot error. Late na sila nag seatbelt sign (a few feet na nga lang from the ground, late na nag order ang pilot na mag prepare ang FAs for landing (his voice sounds scared or nervous) tapos late rin ang touchdown (floating for seconds before touching down).

WSuhDeujEM0
is one of the FA's inside the "cockpit" when this happened? lol :nuts:

skyskimmer

February 15th, 2012, 12:18 PM

Guys, look at this video. This was taken by an foreigner. Very obvious that the reason for the overshoot was pilot error. Late na sila nag seatbelt sign (a few feet na nga lang from the ground, late na nag order ang pilot na mag prepare ang FAs for landing (his voice sounds scared or nervous) tapos late rin ang touchdown (floating for seconds before touching down).

WSuhDeujEM0

super late landing! usually, the plane would've touched down in front of the terminal. no wonder the plane overshot the runway. but i like the humor at the end. the passengers even managed to laugh. :lol:

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 02:12 PM

super late landing! usually, the plane would've touched down in front of the terminal. no wonder the plane overshot the runway. but i like the humor at the end. the passengers even managed to laugh. :lol:
Tama ka Migz! most Aircraft landing from Runway 026 touchdown before or infront of the Apron/Tarmac in APX case last Monday I think it's already or almost opposite to where the Service Rd. of Control Tower the Aircraft finally touch down.
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9507/62159152254314678613308.jpgMandarin Airlines Touch down from Runway 026.

xxxriainxxx

February 15th, 2012, 02:35 PM

Yes Boss! na-surprise nga si Mr. Butz Maquinto anchorman ng GMA Kalibo sa request ng kanyang Office(of Mar Roxas) na ang amo daw nila gusto ng Press statement for KIA Development may Surprise daw uman ito after that I have to work na kasi I can't just monitor Radio Streaming on iphone. So ano baea` ru sorpresa ni Mar nga abi as early as 7am kaina sa Aklan. Is this statement can make Banana to Dance! and smiley will use Colgate! to smile.

Interesting..any news about it yet?

Also, a Middle Easter carrier? I'd be very surprised.

As for SK banning PH airlines - I doubt it- Cebu Pacific flies there regularly from Manila.

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 02:53 PM

skyskimmer

February 15th, 2012, 04:13 PM

As for SK banning PH airlines - I doubt it- Cebu Pacific flies there regularly from Manila.

AFAIK, SK is only limiting the flights of Philippine carriers to Korea, not altogether banning them. because of this, Phil carriers can no longer add more flights to SK.

Simplegurl18

February 15th, 2012, 04:31 PM

boncedrick

February 15th, 2012, 04:32 PM

Kalibo Airport Gets P150-M Facelift
By KRIS BAYOS

February 15, 2012, 8:03pm

MANILA, Philippines — The tourist-packed Kalibo Airport in Panay Island will soon get its much needed facilities upgrade and runway expansion after the government has allotted P150 million for the improvement of the gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island.

...

Roxas made the announcement the same day that an Airphil Express Airbus A320 plane carrying more than 140 people from Manila overshot the runway after landing at the Kalibo airport.

Although the plane overshot the runway by 60 meters or 200 feet, no one aboard the plane was injured, authorities said.

...

If the Kalibo Airport accommodates at least 25 flights with its current size and facilities, Roxas said that additional flights to Aklan can be made once the airport’s runway is extended and the passenger terminal is expanded.

“The P150 million budget will be spent on the expansion of the apron and the passenger terminal facility so that it can accommodate as much tourists as they come,” he added.

read the whole article here: LINK (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/351469/kalibo-airport-gets-p150m-facelift?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 04:45 PM

Kalibo Airport Gets P150-M Facelift
By KRIS BAYOS

February 15, 2012, 8:03pm

read the whole article here: LINK (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/351469/kalibo-airport-gets-p150m-facelift?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
Well Thankz for Posting Sir! BTW this is just the additional Budget, KIA has a Budget from year 2010-2011 that are still not used once this Terminal is expanded I try to satisfy myself with that and be happy as long as convenience is in place anyway most tropical Airports in Caribbean has similar appeal to tourist if they add something more then it's a Bonus with MPH on the other side I feel relieved two gateway in One Province :).:banana::banana::cheers:
Same Facelift like NAIA this two Airports reach it's capacity to the max.

xxxriainxxx

February 15th, 2012, 05:08 PM

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 05:15 PM

1. So KE is planning to mount regular flights to KLO?
2. Additional budget for KLO expansion isn't the surprise we are talking about yes? I wonder when the upgrade is going to happen..

Best time for enterprising Pinoys to build hotels in Kalibo...
I think it's time for you Sir to help your Province by your Expertise in Tourism Industry:)
Yes KE is long planning for this started earlier by Jin Air a LCC of Korean Air and now KE will replace this charter for now it is the facilities of KIA is the main reason why most Airlines is doing Charter,well the Market is really healthy that's the important.^^^^
Budget as I posted last week KIA has Two consecutive years of Budget that are still not used after the New terminal has open in June of 2010. So 150 Million is just additional.

xxxriainxxx

February 15th, 2012, 05:30 PM

I think it's time for you Sir to help your Province by your Expertise in Tourism Industry:)
Yes KE is long planning for this started earlier by Jin Air a LCC of Korean Air and now KE will replace this charter for now it is the facilities of KIA is the main reason why most Airlines is doing Charter,well the Market is really healthy that's the important.^^^^
Budget as I posted last week KIA has Two consecutive years of Budget that are still not used after the New terminal has open in June of 2010. So 150 Million is just additional.

Someday soon. Yung target natin is DOT. Give me a few more years. ;)

So I am looking forward that construction of perhaps a new terminal (?) and extension of the runway will happen very soon. Keep posting news here, I am proud of our humble airport. I think with international traffic - we are probably at least 4th in the country after MNL, CRK and CEB? :)

Where did you hear about the Middle Eastern airline? That's a little off no, I don't think we have that much tourists coming from the Middle East- perhaps say a connecting flight from Europe?

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 06:34 PM

Infrastructure budget to support tourism
BusinessMirror.com.ph
WEDNESDAY, 08 FEBRUARY 2012 22:19 MA. STELLA F. ARNALDO / SPECIAL TO THE BUSINESSMIRROR
Among the major tourism projects are the upgrade of the Puerto Princesa airport to an international airport “which can receive 747s someday,” and in the medium-term, the improvement of airports in Mactan, Cebu; Panglao, Bohol; and Kalibo, Aklan as well.

litigs

February 15th, 2012, 06:55 PM

Tama ka Migz! most Aircraft landing from Runway 026 touchdown before or infront of the Apron/Tarmac in APX case last Monday I think it's already or almost opposite to where the Service Rd. of Control Tower the Aircraft finally touch down.
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9507/62159152254314678613308.jpgMandarin Airlines Touch down from Runway 026.
That's an E-190, see how the pilot went for the aiming point marker( pair of big white rectangles), that's where the APX airbus should have touched down but it missed it!

litigs

February 15th, 2012, 06:57 PM

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1439/40008323032427491991493.jpg
Jin Air a Korean Air LCC
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/6808/26680133484476676830100.jpg
Korean Air SK Flag Carrier Chartered Flight to KLO
I was really surprise to see Korean Air A737 800 NEO Series in Kalibo and feel so excited to see more New livery of Airlines in KLO ^^^^ my friend who work their told me that this will replace Jin Air:) as a flagship route for future.
according to them Middle Eastern Carrier will soon to fly Kalibo wait for Pics. it's not a LCC BTW it might be Emirates? Etihad? Gulf? Qatar? hmmmm NOW that's a plane away folks!
Its an NG series, Neo is for the re-engined A320. This 738 has a better cabin than the airbus, great plane to ride!

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 07:29 PM

Its an NG series, Neo is for the re-engined A320. This 738 has a better cabin than the airbus, great plane to ride!
Ok sabi kasi ng isa sa mga yan nasa Pics.:lol::lol:

Aerolineas

February 15th, 2012, 07:30 PM

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http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/6722/6oidkl.jpg
^^^^

RepublicaNegrense

February 15th, 2012, 07:32 PM

Someday soon. Yung target natin is DOT. Give me a few more years. ;)

So I am looking forward that construction of perhaps a new terminal (?) and extension of the runway will happen very soon. Keep posting news here, I am proud of our humble airport. I think with international traffic - we are probably at least 4th in the country after MNL, CRK and CEB? :)

Where did you hear about the Middle Eastern airline? That's a little off no, I don't think we have that much tourists coming from the Middle East- perhaps say a connecting flight from Europe?
Yes, fourth in international flight frequencies. :) I think the sign that they would be constructing a new terminal is the time that the old terminal will be demolished. I wonder what they will do with the current terminal if the new one is already up? :D

majaba98

February 15th, 2012, 09:24 PM

Yes, fourth in international flight frequencies. :) I think the sign that they would be constructing a new terminal is the time that the old terminal will be demolished. I wonder what they will do with the current terminal if the new one is already up? :D

The old terminal will be renovated.

xxxriainxxx

February 16th, 2012, 03:13 AM

RepublicaNegrense

February 16th, 2012, 03:41 AM

The old terminal will be renovated.
Mmm... I think Aerolineas posted not long ago that the old terminal will be demolished according to the Congressman's Report:
CONGRESSMAN'S REPORT TO THE PEOPLE via RGMA KALIBO RADIO live streaming 07:OO-8:00 AM/08.02.12
Cong. Joven Miraflores Lone District of Aklan

Highlights of Cong. Miraflores
- ACQUISITION of lands in KLO Vicinity is already APPROVED and Paid by Provincial Assessor's of Aklan Constructions will commence Immediately [after Monday Meeting of CAAP Main office who visited for final review]
- KIA Budget is Year 2010-2011-2012 [2010 & 2011 is not yet used]
-Widening and extension of Runway to meet International Safety Standard from 2,300 meters plus 300 meters for a Total of 2,600 meters direction towards Barangay Tigayon Area as WIDE BODY Aircrafts is expected other than Airbus 321 that Trans Asia Airways Aircraft.
- Apron/Tarmac expansion plus additional Aircraft Parking and Airport Lights
- Additional State of the art Fire and Rescue [smaller than the New one]
- Zest Air will Build Headquarters in KLO
- Old Terminal will be demolished [Domestic Arrival for the New Construction will prioritized]
- Additional vehicular Parking
- Widening of Aviation Road all the way to Osmena Avenue. [already started]
- Beautification and Lightning of Aviation Rd to Roxas Ave. [By: Provincial Tourism and Government]
- Enhancement of Precision Approach Landing System Bougainvillea [Sibuyan Sea] and Tigayon
- Synchronize Flights for Present Situation to avoid overcrowded
esp. at 1800HRS till Midnight this is due to diversion of Flight from MPH
- Kalibo Jetty Port [Operational in 2013] Transform Pook as Commercial Area
Secretary Mar Roxas is surprised of Aircraft movements and line up application of overseas carrier and directed CAAP to prioritized and monitor KLO according to Cong. Miraflores from last night meeting with CAAP, local carrier representatives with Sec. Mar Roxas
National Carriers give assurance to Congressman Miraflores to continue it's commitment to make KLO the SOLE gateway to Boracay and Aklan. For the final message of our Congressman the Expansion of KLO is very broad as expected and assure the continues development. Construction Period Nine Month Before December of 2012 Runway, Apron is Prioritized.

State of the Province of Aklan will start at 9:30 am today by Governor Carlito Marquez
Tittle Aklan join Billionaire's Club of Philippine Provinces

Maybe turn it into executive lounges?
This discussion seems to be all to similar with the discussions on what to the done with the present MCIA terminal if the Terminal 2 will be built. Well, like that of MCIA, I think the present one (future T1) should be redesigned, especially the roof, after the new one is up. :)

xxxriainxxx

February 16th, 2012, 04:07 AM

^^ Thanks for reposting that- so I guess it will be demolished. It's quite ugly anyway. But yeah, someone said here (maybe Aerolineas) that San Miguel is interested in taking over KLO?

Aerolineas

February 16th, 2012, 07:27 AM

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[KLO] Kalibo International Airport Gets P150-M Facelift
MANILA, Philippines — The tourist-packed Kalibo Airport in Panay Island will soon get its much needed facilities upgrade and runway expansion after the government has allotted P150 million for the improvement of the gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island.
Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II said that Malacañang has approved the budget allocation to expand the facilities of Kalibo Airport to make it responsive to the demands of rising tourist arrivals.
Roxas said that Kalibo’s existing runway has limited the airport’s ability to accommodate as much flights and as much bigger aircrafts as the nearby Caticlan Airport.
Roxas said that additional flights to Aklan can be made once the airport’s runway is extended and the passenger terminal is expanded. Sec.Manuel "Mar" Roxas II/mb.com.ph

Aerolineas

February 16th, 2012, 07:37 AM

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5899/18845316362559468451250.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9323/19584216362567468651250.jpg
Ample of space in the vicinity for Future Terminal if mulled for new location.

mwg12a

February 16th, 2012, 08:17 AM

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New Bench at 2nd Level of KLO New Terminal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g6QYrvIVCk

It looks nicer after they replaced the bench into these. Aside from having real low ceiling, the interior looks great.

Simplegurl18

February 16th, 2012, 08:22 AM

It looks nicer after they replaced the bench into these. Aside from having real low ceiling, the interior looks great.

talk about demolishing it.millions of dollars down the drain, sheesh..
use this exclusively for domestic use and make a new PTB for international line.

Aerolineas

February 16th, 2012, 08:42 AM

talk about demolishing it.millions of dollars down the drain, sheesh..
use this exclusively for domestic use and make a new PTB for international line.
Base on what they discuss sometimes with the Congressman and Anchorman in a Weekly "Kapihan sa Kalibo" (meet the Press with concern government agency and other party involve) that this present Terminal will solely serve for domestic only in the future as they are planning to build somewhere in the vicinity of KLO for International Terminal.
There is a suggestions before from Sanggunian Panlalawigan to relocate this Airport in Western Side of Aklan but at end the current location is satisfactory enough to expand BTW they are doing this expansion in Phase Basis while the Airport is in full function.

_________________________________________________________________________________
Friday, October 08, 2010
Airport authority shelves plan to relocate Kalibo International Airport
BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

KALIBO, Aklan – The plan of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to transfer the Kalibo International Airport to another location in the province was shelved, according to airport manager Engr. Percy Malonesio.
In a meeting last month, CAAP officials had discussed the possibility of transferring the operations of the main airport in the western side of Aklan due to court cases on land dispute between the government and the claimants.
CAAP's plan to build a brand new replacement airport which will cost billions of pesos in the future. Aside from KIA, the Godofredo P. Ramos airport (Caticlan airport) is also serving the domestic flights from Manila and Cebu also serving the tourists of Boracay Island.
Malonesio said he defended KIA’s retention in the capital town of Kalibo from CAAP director general Alfonso Cusi and other top CAAP officials, citing, the tourism efforts of the local officials and the positive growth of tourist arrivals despite the Manila hostage taking last August.

“We were lucky I attended the meeting last month and had convinced CAAP officials to maintain the operations of Kalibo airport. Rather than build a new multi-billion airport in Aklan, the government should develop the existing KIA to meet international standards,” he said.
Malonesio also stressed the increasing volume of inbound tourists from Taiwan and South Korea and the growing number of domestic and regional airlines en route to Kalibo International Airport.
The airport strategically located in Barangay Pook, this town, has nearly 60-acre site in the boundary barangays of Tigayon, Estancia and Caano.He said the terminal buildings, airport tower, roads and runway, CAAP and airlines offices and other structures occupied 28 hectares or more than 50 percent of KIA's land area.
“They were (CAAP officials) also optimistic of KIA’s development to cater more chartered and direct flights in the region, even during the lean months,” he added.
Malonesio said additional regional flights from Busan, South Korea and the plans of Zest Air to establish its main hub of operations in the Kalibo airport would create more local jobs and tourism receipts especially for the island of Boracay in the long term.
The new two-storey passenger terminal building, he stressed, will accommodate international tourists and the old terminal building will temporarily served the incoming domestic flights.

So it is Clearly stated that Engr. Percy Malonesio Defended the retention of KIA to the Capital Town for Economic reasons rather than to relocate in Western Side. So if the relocation was push through in 2010 what kind of terminal design would it be?

Simplegurl18

February 16th, 2012, 09:10 AM

Base on what they discuss sometimes with the Congressman and Anchorman in a Weekly "Kapihan sa Kalibo" (meet the Press with concern government agency and other party involve) that this present Terminal will solely serve for domestic only in the future as they are planning to build somewhere in the vicinity of KLO for International Terminal.
There is a suggestions before from Sanggunian Panlalawigan to relocate this Airport in Western Side of Aklan but at end the current location is satisfactory enough to expand BTW they are doing this expansion in Phase Basis while the Airport is in full function.

_________________________________________________________________________________
Friday, October 08, 2010
Airport authority shelves plan to relocate Kalibo International Airport
BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

KALIBO, Aklan – The plan of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to transfer the Kalibo International Airport to another location in the province was shelved, according to airport manager Engr. Percy Malonesio.
In a meeting last month, CAAP officials had discussed the possibility of transferring the operations of the main airport in the western side of Aklan due to court cases on land dispute between the government and the claimants.
CAAP's plan to build a brand new replacement airport which will cost billions of pesos in the future. Aside from KIA, the Godofredo P. Ramos airport (Caticlan airport) is also serving the domestic flights from Manila and Cebu also serving the tourists of Boracay Island.
Malonesio said he defended KIA’s retention in the capital town of Kalibo from CAAP director general Alfonso Cusi and other top CAAP officials, citing, the tourism efforts of the local officials and the positive growth of tourist arrivals despite the Manila hostage taking last August.

“We were lucky I attended the meeting last month and had convinced CAAP officials to maintain the operations of Kalibo airport. Rather than build a new multi-billion airport in Aklan, the government should develop the existing KIA to meet international standards,” he said.
Malonesio also stressed the increasing volume of inbound tourists from Taiwan and South Korea and the growing number of domestic and regional airlines en route to Kalibo International Airport.
The airport strategically located in Barangay Pook, this town, has nearly 60-acre site in the boundary barangays of Tigayon, Estancia and Caano.He said the terminal buildings, airport tower, roads and runway, CAAP and airlines offices and other structures occupied 28 hectares or more than 50 percent of KIA's land area.
“They were (CAAP officials) also optimistic of KIA’s development to cater more chartered and direct flights in the region, even during the lean months,” he added.
Malonesio said additional regional flights from Busan, South Korea and the plans of Zest Air to establish its main hub of operations in the Kalibo airport would create more local jobs and tourism receipts especially for the island of Boracay in the long term.
The new two-storey passenger terminal building, he stressed, will accommodate international tourists and the old terminal building will temporarily served the incoming domestic flights.

So it is Clearly stated that Engr. Percy Malonesio Defended the retention of KIA to the Capital Town for Economic reasons rather than to relocate in Western Side. So if the relocation was push through in 2010 what kind of terminal design would it be?

so ano ba talaga kuya? to demolish or not to demolish?:nuts::lol: