Clark International Airport nominated for 2021 Prix Versailles awards

The Philippines, while renowned for its many scenic spots, isn't exactly known for having the glitziest and sophisticated airports in the world.

Efforts though are being made to improve the facilities and services of existing airports and constructing new ones as seen outside Metro Manila and in the provinces.

And among the breed of modern airports we have is the Clark International Airport in Pampanga, which has caught the eye of a prestigious international award from Paris.

The airport has just been selected as a finalist for the prominent international award Prix Versailles, which puts the spotlight on the best architecture and design projects in the world.

Vying for the honor are six airports, six university campuses, six-passenger stations, and six sports facilities from hundreds of projects completed in 2020.

Clark International Airport will be competing under the Prix Versailles Airports 2021 category.

The other airports nominated are the Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt, Germany; Athens International Airport, Greece; Hazrat Sultan International Airport, Kazakhstan; New Plymouth Airport, New Zealand, and LaGuardia Airport - Terminal B, New York, United States.

“To be nominated by a prestigious award-giving body is already a great honor and pride, not just as part of the DOTr, but also most importantly as a Filipino. This will not be possible without the hard work of our partner agencies, the BCDA, LIPAD, our contractors, and dedicated workers,” said Department of Transportation Secretary Art Tugade in a statement.

“To regard the Clark International Airport worthy of world recognition is already a huge encouragement for us to keep going and a reassurance that we are on the right track.”

The winners will be announced and either in late November or early December.

Clark International Airport is a joint project with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.

Images Source: Clark International Airport (Facebook)

The airport's newly finished second Passenger Terminal Building is earmarked to be fully operational by September this year and is designed to accommodate eight million passengers each year.

Aside from its impressive architectural design, the new airport also takes pride in its state-of-the-art facilities to ensure passengers' comfort.

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