BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

Main Campus, College of Engineering and Architecture

Capitol Drive, Capitol Compound, Balanga City 2100, Bataan

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 08: MIDTERM PLATE

PROJECT (PAWID):
REDESIGNING OF CORON AIRPORT IN PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES

Student:
NISAY, DOMINIQUE R.

Program, Year and Section:

BS ARCHITECTURE 4A
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Existing situation of Coron Airport

II. Space Requirements

III. Project Objectives

IV. Additional Information

V. References
I. EXISTING SITUATION OF CORON AIRPORT

Coron Airport, officially called as Francisco B. Reyes Airport, is a Class 2 principal

(minor domestic) airport currently situated in Busuanga Island and is the main airport
that serves the municipality of Coron in the Province of Palawan, Philippines. It is a
vital gateway for tourists visiting the stunning islands and beaches in the region. The
airport plays a crucial role in supporting tourism and local economic activities in
Coron and its surrounding areas, serving domestic flights to and from various
destinations in the Philippines.

Essential airport facilities and services are offered to passengers, including check-in
counters, baggage handling services, waiting lounges, and basic retail outlets. The
airport’s infrastructure is designed to accommodate a moderate volume of air traffic
that handles at least 16 domestic flights daily from carriers such as Cebgo, PAL
Express, Skyjet, and Air Juan.
There is a ₱17.4 billion proposed development project for the Coron Airport (New
Busuanga Airport) which will involve its transfer to a new location on a 300-hectare
land at the Yulo King Ranch in Coron town, Palawan province. The project includes
the construction of a new reoriented runway and passenger terminal to enable the
handling of jet services and support expected growth in passenger traffic.

The expansion aims to increase the airport’s capacity to accommodate larger jet
aircraft such as the Airbus A320/321 and operate during nighttime hours, which will
meet the projected increase in air traffic on the island of Busuanga and support the
current tourism growth of Coron and its surrounding municipalities.
II. SPACE REQUIREMENTS

An international airport requires extensive space to accommodate various facilities

and operations necessary for handling a large volume of passengers, cargo, and
aircraft. The space requirements of an international airport can be broadly
categorized into landside and airside areas, each serving different functions.

Landside Area Requirements:

Terminal Buildings - International airports typically have large terminal buildings to handle
the check-in, security screening, customs, immigration, baggage claim, and boarding
processes for passengers.

Parking Facilities - Adequate space is needed for parking lots for passengers, rental cars,
taxis, buses, and other ground transportation services.

Access Roads - Well-designed road networks are essential to provide access to the airport
from surrounding areas and ensure smooth traffic flow.

Public Transportation Stations - International airports often have connections to public

transportation systems such as trains or buses to facilitate passenger movement.

Airside Area Requirements:

Runways - International airports require long runways capable of accommodating large

commercial aircraft used for international flights.

Taxiways - Extensive taxiway networks are necessary to connect runways with terminals
and aircraft parking areas.

Aircraft Stands/Apron - Ample space is needed for aircraft parking stands on the apron
where planes can load/unload passengers, refuel, and undergo maintenance.

Cargo Facilities - Dedicated areas for cargo handling including warehouses, sorting
facilities, and customs clearance zones are essential for international airports.
Other Space Requirements:

Control Tower - An international airport typically has a control tower that requires its own
space within the airport premises to oversee air traffic control operations.

Emergency Services - Space is allocated for emergency services like Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting (ARFF) stations strategically placed around the airport.

Support Infrastructure - This includes spaces for fueling stations, de-icing facilities,
maintenance hangars, and administrative offices.

III. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

V. REFERENCES