🇵🇭 Cagayan North International Airport

The Cagayan North International Airport (IATA: LLC, ICAO: RPLH), also known as Lal-lo International Airport, is a public airport located between the Barangays of San Mariano and Dagupan in Lal-lo, Cagayan, Philippines. It serves the Cagayan Special Economic Zone.

Notable Features and History:

• The airport was developed as a joint venture between the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) and Cagayan Land Property Development Corporation (CLPDC), with an estimated cost of ₱1.66 billion ($34.2 million).
• It was envisioned as an international gateway for Northeast Luzon, initially planned for domestic flights and international flights to Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and China. An aviation park and hangar hub for business and private jets were also part of the vision.
• The airport opened for operations on October 12, 2014.
• In June 2016, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) certified the airport to handle aircraft with up to 100 seats, an increase from its previous 29-seat capacity, paving the way for regular commercial flights.
• In March 2018, the airport served its first two commercial flights from Macau.
• In April 2023, the airport was designated as one of four new sites under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States Department of Defense, allowing access for joint training and humanitarian response.

Current Status:

• The airport is operated by Cagayan Premium Venture Development Corporation.
• It has a 2,100-meter (6,900 ft) concrete runway, 45 meters (148 ft) wide, capable of accommodating narrow-body commercial airliners like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
• The airport has been accredited by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
• While it has handled charter flights, particularly from Macau, its development plan includes facilities for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), fixed-base operator (FBO) services, and an airline crew training center.
• As of the latest information, Royal Air Philippines is a charter airline serving the airport.
• The airport's operational hours are from 0000 to 0900, with take-off and landing generally between 2300 (previous day) and 1000. Customs, immigration, health, sanitation, fueling, and handling services are available with prior notice.
• The airport has a Category VI rating for fire fighting and rescue services, with two fire trucks and an ambulance.

*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, globalnation.inquirer.net, centreforaviation.com, vatphil.com, flightradar24.com*