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CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INFO

• Kapampangan: Pangyatung Sulapawan ning Clark
• Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Clark
• IATA: CRK
• ICAO: RPLC
• Airport type: Public / Military
• Owner: Clark International Airport Corporation
• Operator: Luzon International Premier Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation, Philippine Air Force
• Serves: Central Luzon and Greater Manila Area
• Location: Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City and Mabalacat, Pampanga
• Opened: 16 June 1996
• Hub for: PAL Express, Philippine Airlines
• Focus city for: Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia
• Elevation AMSL: 148 m / 484 ft
• Coordinates: 15°11′09″N 120°33′35″ECoordinates: 15°11′09″N 120°33′35″E
• Website: http://clarkinternationalairport.com

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Location

The airport site is inside the Clark Freeport Zone’s Civil Aviation Complex which occupies 2,367 hectares (5,850 acres) and directly linked to the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) which is connected to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) providing a direct link to Metro Manila.

Road to Clark International Airport

It has a local catchment area with an estimated population of 23 million covering the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and northern Metro Manila.

Structure

The airport has a 82,600-square-meter (889,000 sq ft) four-level passenger terminal building which replaced the original terminal in 2022. Designed by Populous and Casas+Architects and constructed by Megawide Construction Corporation and GMR Infrastructure, the terminal has a total floor area of 110,000 square meters (1,200,000 sq ft) and a design capacity of eight million passengers per annum.

Clark International Airport check-in counters

The ground level holds the baggage claim and arrival halls, while the second floor holds the transfer facilities, immigration facilities for arriving international passengers, and 18 jet bridges. Aside from the jet bridges, there are remote gates at the apron. The third level houses the check-in counters and pre-departure areas including gate lounges, while the fourth level houses food and beverage areas and commercially important person lounges.

The facade of the terminal sports a wave roof design inspired by the mountains of Mount Arayat, Mount Pinatubo, and the Sierra Madre mountain range.

Former terminal

The original terminal was expanded for $3 million (PH₱130 million) to accommodate 1 million passengers annually. The expansion project was inaugurated by President Arroyo in April 2008 to serve the growing passenger volume due to the entry of foreign and local budget carriers at the airport.[26]

The first phase of the expansion of the terminal started in April 2010 at a cost of $12 million (PH₱550 million), saw a second story, arrival and departure lounges, and two aerobridges added to the terminal building. The expansion boosted the airport’s capacity to 2.5 million annually.

The passenger terminal was expanded again in 2013 at a cost of $9.6 million (PH₱417 million), increasing the capacity of the terminal from 2.5 million to 4.2 million passengers per annum. The expansion increased the size of the passenger terminal building from 11,439 square meters (123,130 sq ft) to 19,799 square meters (213,110 sq ft). It added 21 new check-in counters, increasing the total number of counters from 13 to 34. Five arrival counters and 12 departures counters were also constructed. The expanded terminal has eight entry points and three customs stations. The modernized terminal started operations in May 2013.

Construction of the new Clark International Airport

Runways

Clark Airport used to have two 3,200-meter (10,500 ft) parallel runways. Since the runways are closely spaced, the secondary runway (02L/20R) has been decommissioned and is no longer in use. The new terminal occupies the end that was formerly Runway 20R, while a new maintenance hangar is currently being constructed on the stopway of Runway 02L.

The primary runway (Runway 02R/20L) has a length of 3,200 meters (10,500 ft) and a width of 60 meters (200 ft). It is equipped with various navigational aids and lighting facilities, and it has a Category 1 rating for precision approach.

New Clark International Airport Terminal

The former secondary runway (Runway 02L/20R) has the same length as the primary runway but is only 45 meters (148 ft) wide, 15 meters (49 ft) narrower than the primary runway. Unlike the primary runway, the secondary runway was used for visual flight rules (VFR) only. The secondary runway was decommissioned in 2017.

In 2020, the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) announced plans to construct the tallest air traffic control tower in the Philippines which will stand around 54 meters (177 ft) in height. The tower is projected to be completed by December 2021.

• AirSWIFT – El Nido
• Cebgo – Cebu
• Cebu Pacific – Cebu
• Emirates – Dubai–International
• Fly Gangwon – Yangyang
• Jeju Air – Seoul–Incheon
• Jetstar Asia – Singapore
• Jin Air – Busan, Seoul–Incheon
• PAL Express – Cebu
• Philippine Airlines – Busan (begins November 10, 2022), Seoul–Incheon (resumes November 11, 2022) Seasonal: Hong Kong (begins December 9, 2022)
• Philippines AirAsia – Caticlan
• Qatar Airways – Doha
• Royal Air Philippines – Caticlan
• Scoot – Singapore
• T’way Air – Seoul–Incheon

• FedEx Express – Guangzhou, Taipei–Taoyuan
• Suparna Airlines Cargo – Xiamen
• Tri-MG Intra Asia Airlines – Hong Kong
• UPS Airlines – Dubai–International, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Taipei–Taoyuan, Tokyo–Narita

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Ground Transportation

Motor Vehicle

The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) provides high-speed automobile access to the airport from the southwest, with two exits: Clark North and Clark South interchange. The latter leads directly to Clark. Passengers with connecting flights at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Metro Manila can take the North Luzon Expressway which is linked via SCTEx, then passing through Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, and finally onto NAIA Road.

Alternatively, since December 29, 2020, drivers can pay a toll to use Skyway, the newest expressway between Clark and NAIA, from NLEx to NAIA Expressway connecting NAIA Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Park and fly services are provided within the airport as well.

Pick-up and Drop-off Bay of Clark International Airport

Public Transportation

For short-distance routes, air-conditioned jeepneys connect Clark to nearby Dau Bus Terminal in Mabalacat and SM City Clark in Angeles City. From Dau, passengers can ride intercity buses leading to other cities and towns in Northern and Central Luzon as well as Metro Manila. Direct Premium Point-to-Point Bus Services (P2Ps) for long-distance routes are provided by four bus companies leading to TriNoma in Quezon City, Subic and neighboring Olongapo in Zambales, Dagupan in Pangasinan, and Vigan in Ilocos Sur.

The airport will also be served by the Clark International Airport station of the North–South Commuter Railway, connecting the airport to the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, as well as Tutuban in Manila and Calamba in Laguna. The connection is scheduled to be completed by 2023.

OFW Lounge

The first and only airport OFW lounge in the Philippines. This can be used for free by Overseas Filipino Workers.

Plaza Premium Lounge

International Departures, Level 3

Plaza Premium Lounge offers a full range of lounge services for airport travellers, including comfortable seating area, fine selection of local and international food and beverages, complimentary Wi-Fi, work and charging stations, as well as nursing room.

For those who need a quick freshening up, fully equipped shower rooms are also

available.

Domestic Boarding Gates

International Boarding Gates

Dining

Domestic Boarding Gates

International Boarding Gates

Pre-Departure Hall

Immigration Procedures

Guidelines for Arriving Passengers from an International Flight https://clarkinternationalairport.com/international

IMMIGRATION LAW

For more information regarding the Philippine Immigration Law, please visit http://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/travel-req

ARRIVAL CARD

Upon your arrival, your flight crew may distribute your arrival card and ask you to fill out the form. You may also retrieve your arrival card inside the terminal.

TRAVEL TAX

To learn more about Travel Tax and to download the Full Tax Primer, visit tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/full-travel-tax

VISA Requirements

COPY: Find out about visa requirements, and applying for a visa upon arrival through http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/visa-requirements/special-visa/applications-for-visa-upon-arrival

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WHERE TO STAY IN CLARK

Shuttle and Bus Services

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What is the new name for Clark International Airport?

Formerly known as Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), Clark International Airport (CIA) is situated in the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) of the Philippines near Angeles City, Luzon Island.

Who owns New Clark International Airport?

Working together for a fresh, new & hassle-free airport experience. Luzon International Premier Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation is a special purpose company established to manage the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport.

What airlines are flying from Clark?

Airlines Serving CRK are:

Is there a shuttle from Clark Airport to Manila?

Genesis Bus Company provides a premium Point to Point (P2P) bus service between Clark International Airport and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) via Robinson’s and Ortigas. A separate bus route provides service between Clark Airport and Trinoma / MRT North EDSA station.

How do I get from Manila to Clark?

Driving by car from Manila takes an hour and a half. Take the North Luzon Expressway and exit at Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga. Make a left turn toward Angeles City and then a right turn toward Clark. Clark may also be reached via the new Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).

Pampanga Line: +63 (45) 598 5131

Manila Line: +63 (2) 8250 5183

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