The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has announced that normal flight operations at the Davao International Airport (DIA) are set to resume following the completion of repair works on the runway.

CAAP Area Center-11 reported that the remaining works on the runway were completed on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, ahead of the original target date of May 31.

With this, the Notice to Airmen for the project is scheduled to be lifted on Thursday, May 9, or once all remaining concerns are addressed.

“Some portions need minor rectifications wherein works will be conducted during the daytime when there are no flights in close coordination with the air traffic control tower,” CAAP Area Center Manager, Rex Obcena, said.

DIA has implemented a four-hour runway closure from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. since April 8, 2024 to facilitate and speed up the rehabilitation process. This involves a 1,200 square meter affected area, including the removal of two-inch thick damaged asphalt pavement, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, laying of hot bituminous asphalt mixture, and repainting of existing runway markings.