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Latest timeline: operations targeted for 2027

As of September 18, the project engineer says Phases 1 and 2 are finished and Phase 3 is nearly done, with operations still aimed at April–June 2027. Palace is seeking ₱300 million more so the airport can open next year. In late August, the transport secretary assessed terminal and turboprop-runway completion by December 2027.

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Project Engineer: Operations Still Aimed at Q2 2027

Site project engineer Engr. Chito Halasan said Phases 1 and 2 of the Bukidnon Airport Development Project are complete, and Phase 3 is nearly finished. Work continues on the control tower, the rescue and firefighting facility, and the terminal building. The project team is still targeting the start of operations in the second quarter of 2027, between April and June.

Timeline Progress Operations
Source: Bombo Radyo Malaybalay
Funding

Palace Seeks ₱300 Million to Finish the Airport in 2027

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto inspected the airport in Barangay Maraymaray on September 4. The Office of the Executive Secretary said the administration is proposing an additional ₱300 million in the 2027 national budget so the airport can be completed and opened next year. That would bring funding under the current administration to ₱1.66 billion. Total government funding for the project stands at ₱3.17 billion. The same inspection reporting describes a 2,100-by-45-meter runway, two stub taxiways, a 43,050-square-meter apron for six aircraft, and a 3,600-square-meter terminal for up to 425 passengers at a time, plus a 2,500-meter runway strip and navigation facilities intended for jet operations.

Funding Palace 2027
Source: Philippine News Agency · BusinessMirror (facility details)
Update

DOTr: Terminal and Turboprop Runway by December 2027

Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the terminal and a turboprop-capable runway are targeted for completion by December 2027. He said the runway should reach 2,100 meters so larger commercial aircraft can use the airport, with that extension aimed for shortly after the initial opening. A creek across the runway alignment required a box culvert, which delayed work and is being resolved. CAAP Deputy Director General Danjun Lucas said the terminal follows the same modular building approach used at Busuanga Airport.

DOTr Timeline Runway
Source: The Situation Report (citing DZRH, August 29)
Progress

Arrival Area Finished; First Commercial Flights Aimed at 2027

The passenger terminal’s arrival area has been completed. Construction continues on the 2.3-kilometer runway extension, the control tower, and the cargo terminal, and the six-lane access road is now in place. The project is targeting its first commercial flights in 2027.

Terminal Runway 2027
Source: Metro CDO Dev (photos via Sen. Migz Zubiri / Tropang Bukidnon TV)
Update

Phase IV Reaches 33% Completion After Provincial Inspection

Provincial officials led by Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil Roque, together with CAAP representatives and partner agencies, inspected the Bukidnon Airport Development Project. Phase IV is about 33.11% complete. Control tower and cargo terminal construction is ongoing, while several facilities—including the administration building, ticketing booths, staff house, water systems, transformer yard, covered walkways, parking, landscaping, and runway extension—have yet to commence or are still awaiting implementation.

Phase IV Progress Inspection
Source: Metro CDO Dev (photos by LGU Bukidnon)
Update

Terminal Interiors Progress; Full Ops Still Need Certification

Construction across Bukidnon Airport facilities continues toward a December 2026 physical completion target. Recent photos show progress inside the passenger terminal, including the drop-off area, check-in counters, baggage carousel, and pre-departure area. Officials note that even after physical completion, commercial operations will still require aerodrome certification, validation flights, airline approvals, slot coordination, ground handling, and related readiness steps.

Terminal Certification Timeline
Source: Metro CDO Dev
Funding

CAAP Opens ₱48.68-M Bid for Continued Airport Works

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines opened bidding for another package of works under the Bukidnon Airport Development Project, with an approved budget of about ₱48.68 million funded through DOTr’s 2025 GAA. The package covers continued construction of airport facilities, with a 360-calendar-day completion window. The move supports the government’s push to finish the Don Carlos airport by the November 2026 facilities deadline and launch turboprop operations by year-end.

CAAP Bidding Construction
Source: Central Mindanao Newswatch / BukidnonNews.Net
Update

Commercial Flights Targeted by December 2026

Progress updates indicate Bukidnon Airport is nearing completion, with turboprop commercial flights targeted by December 2026 and larger jet services expected in early 2027. During inspections, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez reviewed the terminal building, runway extension, cargo building, and control tower to keep the timeline on track. Contractors were given until November 30, 2026 to complete major components.

Timeline Commercial Flights DOTr
Source: Metro CDO Dev (citing DOTr updates)
Milestone

DOTr Secretary Lopez Leads First Test Landing at Bukidnon Airport

Department of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez led the first probing flight landing on the runway of the ongoing Bukidnon Airport project to ensure aircraft landings are safe, smooth, and efficient. The activity followed the directive of President Marcos Jr. to accelerate construction. Lopez inspected the arrival area, passenger terminal building, runway extension, cargo building, and control tower—all expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. Contractors have been given until 30 November 2026 to complete all facilities; jet operations are expected to begin in Q1 2027. Once commercially operational, the airport is projected to serve about 425 passengers.

Test Landing DOTr Progress
Source: Daily Tribune
Update

Q1 2026 Operations Confirmed, Acceleration Possible

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announced during a visit to Quezon, Bukidnon that Bukidnon Airport is expected to begin formal operations in the first quarter of 2026. Secretary Dizon suggested that construction teams may accelerate work to potentially open the airport ahead of the original end-of-2026 schedule. The Department of Transportation is actively coordinating to ensure the facility becomes operational as planned.

Opening Date DPWH Q1 2026
Source: SunStar Davao
Update

Runway Painting Commences, Terminal Building Nears Completion

Runway painting has commenced at Bukidnon Airport, signaling preparations for flight operations. The Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) is in the roof installation phase, moving closer to completion. The 3,600 square meter terminal is designed to accommodate nearly 500 passengers.

Construction Progress Terminal
Source: Project Lupad
Announcement

CAAP Allocates P12.4 Billion for Aviation Infrastructure

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has allocated P12.4 billion for aviation infrastructure development in 2025, emphasizing the commitment to enhancing the country's aviation facilities, including the Bukidnon Airport.

Funding CAAP Infrastructure
Source: Aviation Updates PH
Update

Expected Opening: 2026 for Turboprop Aircraft

Bukidnon Airport is on track to begin operations for small turboprop aircraft in 2026, with the capability to handle larger Airbus A320 jets by the third quarter of 2026. The airport will serve approximately 1.5 million residents of Bukidnon and neighboring provinces.

Opening Date Timeline Operations
Source: Philippine Information Agency
Development

Control Tower and Cargo Building Progress

The control tower is showing notable vertical progress, shaping the structure that will oversee air traffic. Structural work is underway for the cargo building, ensuring efficient handling of goods and logistics. Access roads and additional site development are also ongoing.

Control Tower Cargo Infrastructure
Source: Project Lupad

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Location

Barangay Maraymaray, Don Carlos
Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines

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