NAIA runway repair set for completion

MANILA, Philippines — The repair and overlay of runway 06/24 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will be completed by March 15, an official said yesterday.

Ed Monreal, general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority, said the P704-million project would be finished ahead of its original schedule in July.

“It involves restoration of the runway’s pavement markings, asphalt overlay and establishment of taxiway exits,” he said.

Monreal said maintenance of runways is important as a safety standard.