THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) announced that the expansion of the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at Davao International Airport (DIA) is on track for completion by December 2026.
The P650-million project will expand the PTB’s floor area by 48 percent — from 17,500 square meters to 25,910 square meters — boosting its seating capacity to 1,500.
"Additional spaces for concessionaires will also be added, with the project projected to generate around 4,000 jobs for the city," Caap said in a statement released on July 24, 2025.
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon inspected the project site, joined by the Caap Deputy Director General for Administration, Atty. Danjun Lucas and DIA Airport Manager/Acting Area Manager Rex Obcena.
“We’re working hard to improve Davao airport because it badly needs an upgrade,” Dizon told the media.
The expansion comes after Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte called on Caap in April 2024 to address persistent concerns over the airport’s facilities and services.
"This has been a recurring issue. The local government has consistently raised concerns to Caap 11, which manages the Davao International Airport, yet we’ve seen no significant improvements until now," Duterte said.
He stressed that the city government has extended its support to DIA in many ways for the benefit of the public and travelers.
In early 2023, DIA renovated its north wing to better serve passengers. Previously, the DOTr allocated P1.07 billion for overall airport renovation, which includes the PTB’s rehabilitation and expansion beginning in 2024. RGP