13 January 2020
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has re-opened Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at noon today after changed in wind patterns were observed by Philvolcs favorable for airport operations at NAIA.
Airport Manager Ed Monreal disclosed that prior to its opening at 10 am for aircraft departure and 12 noon for aircraft arrivals they have been busy clearing ash debris at the runway, taxiways, and aprons.
MIAA has used vacuum cleaners and ARFF trucks to clear the runway and taxiway.
Monreal said clearing was still on going after it opens to arriving aircraft with planes ordered to fully stopped at the runway 06-24 in order to be towed to the stand, as taxiways are still being cleared of about half an inch thick of ash deposits.
Airport Manager Ed Monreal disclosed that prior to its opening at 10 am for aircraft departure and 12 noon for aircraft arrivals they have been busy clearing ash debris at the runway, taxiways, and aprons.
MIAA has used vacuum cleaners and ARFF trucks to clear the runway and taxiway.
Monreal said clearing was still on going after it opens to arriving aircraft with planes ordered to fully stopped at the runway 06-24 in order to be towed to the stand, as taxiways are still being cleared of about half an inch thick of ash deposits.
anthony cheng
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