Monday, April 22, 2013

Davao City Airport Information | Francisco Bangoy International Airport




Francsico Bangoy International Airport
This 1 billion terminal was inaugurated last December 2, 2003 with a capacity double from the old terminal. The modernization of airport facilities aims to put Davao as a hub for tourist and foreign investment on the region. This modern terminal can handle 1.2 million passengers and 84,600 tons annually.

Airport Information
The passenger terminal is a Malay architecture-inspired building which cost P1 billion and is four times larger than the old terminal. It is highly computerized, more secure and has more commercial spaces for concessionaries at approximately 9,000 sq. meter. It has four units of jet bridges (2 for domestic planes and 2 for international) for passengers. It has also a Flight Information Display System and Closed Circuit Television System complementing the terminal's security system. The terminal has 14 domestic and international counters that can handle a steady flow of passenger traffic. The Check-in counters are equipped with electronic weighing scales and conveyors and its baggage handling system is also computerized. The Cargo Terminal Building covers almost 5,580 sq. meters and can handle up to 84,600 tons a year .

Entertainment
There are 2 Internet terminals located on the first and second floor of the passenger lounge. There are only 2 terminals provided by Smart Communications so better bring your netbook, internet enabled phone  or laptop . Wifi is available at the passenger lounge, sometimes sluggish but it's  free. There are souvenir shops located at the second floor before you enter the passenger lounge, but the prices are much higher compared to other souvenir shops located in Aldevinco Complex. Cafe Restaurant and Foods shops are also located at the second floor where you can eat and drink coffee while waiting for you flight. 

Air Traffic Control Tower
The tower is considered as the most advanced in the Philippines.

Runway
The passenger terminal is a Malay architecture-inspired building which cost P1 billion and is four times larger than the old terminal. It is highly computerized, more secure and has more commercial spaces for concessionaries at approximately 9,000 sq. meter. It has four units of jet bridges (2 for domestic planes and 2 for international) for passengers. It has also a Flight Information Display System and Closed Circuit Television System complementing the terminal's security system. The terminal has 14 domestic and international counters that can handle a steady flow of passenger traffic. The Check-in counters are equipped with electronic weighing scales and conveyors and its baggage handling system is also computerized. The Cargo Terminal Building covers almost 5,580 sq. meters and can handle up to 84,600 tons a year .

1 comments:

  1. Any information about airport to airport cargo??

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