The operator of Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) reported it has completed most of the runway upgrade work at the Philippines' seventh busiest airport in the country, and the second busiest in the southern island of Mindanao.
The operator of Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) reported it has completed most of the runway upgrade work at the Philippines' seventh busiest airport in the country, and the second busiest in the southern island of Mindanao.
In a statement, LIA's operator Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) – the infrastructure arm of Philippine-based conglomerate Aboitiz Group – said the runway rehabilitation work at the airport – located near the city of Cagayan de Oro - included repainting, inspection activities, rubber removal, and crack repair. With the runway work, AIC stated the work will enhance the overall infrastructure quality, and improve the passenger travel experience by supporting safer and more reliable flight operations.
AIC added the maintenance works were carried out in coordination with aviation authorities to ensure that activities align with national safety and operational standards while minimizing disruption to airport operations.
“As the operator of Laguindingan International Airport, we take a proactive approach to maintaining and improving critical airside infrastructure. These runway enhancements reflect our ongoing responsibility to ensure that the airport remains capable of supporting current operations while preparing for future demand,” said AIC Vice President and Head of Airports Rafael M. Aboitiz.
“Sustaining airport infrastructure is an ongoing process that relies on cooperation between regulators and airport operators. Continued coordination across stakeholders helps ensure that facilities like Laguindingan International Airport remain well-maintained and capable of supporting the region’s growing connectivity needs,” said Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Director-General Lieutenant-General Raul L. Del Rosario, AFP (Ret.).
Located around 50 kilometers from the city of Cagayan de Oro, LIA is the primary airport serving the Northern Mindanao region. AIC took over the operations and development of LIA in 2025.
LIA is one of three airports that are part of AIC's portfolio, the other two are the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA).
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