Baguio, Cauayan, Sangley airports temporarily closed amid Uwan

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Sunday afternoon announced additional airport closures due to the impact of Super Typhoon Uwan.

In a statement, CAAP said the following airports are temporarily closed:

• Cauayan Airport in Isabela – closed from 11:35 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday
• Baguio Airport – closed from 12:24 p.m. on Sunday until 3:30 p.m. on Monday
• Sangley Airport in Cavite City – closed from 9:18 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday

CAAP said all Area V airports also remain closed, including Bicol International Airport (BIA) in Daraga, Albay; as well as the airports in Naga, Virac, Masbate, and Daet; and the Bulan and Bacon airports in Sorsogon.

“All flights to and from the affected airports have been cancelled or diverted,” it added.

CAAP advised passengers to coordinate directly with their respective airlines for real-time flight updates, rebooking options, and other travel-related concerns.

Assistance and meals are being provided to stranded passengers at affected airports until flight operations can safely resume.

“CAAP continues to closely monitor the situation and will issue further advisories as necessary,” the agency said.—MCG, GMA Integrated News