Naga Airport damage due to Super Typhoon Rolly pegged at P5.5M — CAAP

The damage sustained by the Naga Airport due to Super Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) has been estimated at P5.5 million, but flights commenced operations as of Monday, November 2.

Latest reports from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) show that serious damage were reported in the airport's passenger terminal building, the administration building, and the vehicular parking area.

"The [damage] were mostly in the form of dismantled ceilings and blown away roofing and window panels caused by the strong winds of Typhoon Rolly," the CAAP said.

Flights in the airport commenced operations at 7:45 a.m. on November 2, after a temporary suspension that started 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

Other airports that sustained damage include the Legazpi Airport that reported minimal damage in its ceiling boards and runway lights; the Bicol International Airport that reported damages on its glass wall panels; and Marinduque Airport where breakwaters collapsed due to storm surges.

"As early as Friday, October 30, CAAP Airports have secured its powerplant and runway equipment, boarded its facilities, coordinated with the local DRRMC offices, and has activated its procedures for typhoon disaster response," the CAAP said.

As of 4 a.m. Monday, the center of the typhoon was located at 100 kilometers west southwest of Subic Bay, moving northwestward at 20 kph and maximum sustained winds of 65 kph.

Rolly, previously categorized as a super typhoon, was expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility Tuesday morning, November 3. — RSJ, GMA New