Flying out soon? Take note that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will be undergoing “scheduled power shutdown” at Terminal 3 from April 2 to May 28.
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said in a press release that “as far as practicable,” the maintenance work will take place at midnight where there are least number of scheduled flights. In particular, it will affect the “open and multi-level parking, main substation, and substations in the concourses” of Terminal 3.
To mitigate the effects of the power cuts, the MIAA said it will have generator sets on standby at each substation to ensure that flight processing continues without major interruptions.
What to Expect During the Power Shutdown at NAIA Terminal 3?
Travelers can expect minor inconveniences like limited air conditioning, as well as non-operational escalators and elevators in certain parts of the terminal from time to time.
MIAA’s maintenance work involves replacing outdated components in the medium voltage switchgear at eight electrical substations within Terminal 3. This effort is actually part of a larger series of electrical maintenance tasks that have been underway since November 2023.
To reassure travelers, MIAA noted that “the activities then did not pose serious disruptions to both passengers and flight operations as a result of a well-planned and coordinated work plan.” They expect the same for this round of maintenace work.
“We apologize to all our airport stakeholders. Rest assured that the benefits of this electric systems upgrade will far outweigh the inconveniences it may bring in the course of its implementation. We seek for more patience and understanding from everyone,” MIAA General Manager Eric Jose Ines said in a press release.
*This story originally appeared on Spot.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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