The Philippines’ Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has awarded the detailed engineering design work for the second runway project at Clark International Airport (CRK) to the joint venture of Schema Konsult Inc and South Korea-based Yooshin Engineering Corp.

The additional runway will serve as a backup to the main runway in the event of operational disruption or unavailability, ensuring continuity of safe operations and enabling non-stop airport activity, according to BCDA. This expansion is also expected to support increasing demand from logistics carriers and improve overall airport efficiency.

The project, valued at Php206.9 million, contributes to the country’s efforts to modernise its transport infrastructure and strengthen the logistics network along the Luzon Economic Corridor.

“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, minimise the risk of disruption, and enhance Clark’s competitiveness as a premier logistics and aviation hub,” said BCDA president and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang.

“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.”

The detailed engineering design phase is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2027. BCDA will then conduct a separate bidding process for the construction phase, with the new runway scheduled to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2029.

The Clark International Airport is fast emerging as a premier gateway in the Philippines, having served 2.75 million passengers in 2025. To meet 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, including taxiways, aprons, runways and utilities. These will enable the airport to accommodate more aircraft movements, improve turnaround times and boost overall operational efficiency.

Image courtesy of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (via BCDA)