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The joint venture of Philippine firm Schema Konsult Inc. and South Korea-based Yooshin Engineering Corp. was awarded the P206.9-million contract for the detailed engineering design of Clark International Airport’s second runway
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The additional runway will serve as a backup to the main runway in case of operational disruption or unavailability, ensuring continuity of safe operations and enabling non-stop airport activity
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The detailed engineering design phase is targeted for completion by the second quarter of 2027
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Once the design is finalized, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority will conduct a separate bidding process for the construction, with the new runway projected to become operational by the fourth quarter of 2029
The joint venture of Schema Konsult Inc. and South Korea-based Yooshin Engineering Corp. was awarded the P206.9-million contract for Clark International Airport’s (CRK) second runway engineering design.
Following a competitive bidding process, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) issued a notice of award dated March 26, 2026 to the joint venture, which had the highest rated and most responsive bid, besting three others.
BCDA in a statement said the additional runway will serve as a backup in case of operational disruption or unavailability of the main runway, ensuring continuity of safe operations and enabling non-stop airport activity. The expansion is also expected to support increasing demand from logistics carriers and improve overall airport efficiency.
This project is aligned with the current administration’s push to modernize the country’s transport infrastructure and strengthen the logistics network along the Luzon Economic Corridor.
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“By building a second runway, we are taking a significant step toward strengthening CRK’s operational resilience and long-term capacity. This development will build in redundancy to ensure uninterrupted operations, minimize the risk of disruption, and enhance Clark’s competitiveness as a premier logistics and aviation hub,” BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang said.
“More importantly, this development will benefit Clark and the wider Central Luzon region by enhancing connectivity for locators and businesses, while also generating more employment opportunities for the local communities as airport and related support services expand,” he added.
The detailed engineering design phase is targeted for completion by the second quarter of 2027.
Once the design is finalized, BCDA will conduct a separate bidding process for the construction, with the new runway projected to become operational by the fourth quarter of 2029.
BCDA said CRK is fast emerging as a premier gateway in the country, having served 2.75 million passengers in 2025. International logistics giants, UPS and FedEx, are also expanding their logistics operations at the airport.
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To support the growing demand, as well as the operational requirements of its locators, BCDA, in partnership with the Department of Transportation, is pushing forward the development of additional airside infrastructure in CRK, including taxiways, aprons, runways, and utilities. These will enable CRK to accommodate more aircraft movement, improve turnaround times, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
