The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and other airports in Visayas did not incur damage after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Cebu on Tuesday evening, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap).
In its latest situational report, Caap stated that the MCIA is continuing normal operations, as its runway inspection revealed no damage.
At 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, or less than an hour after the quake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces at 9:59 p.m., passengers were evacuated from the MCIA terminal but were later allowed to enter the passenger terminal building after inspection and assessment.
According to Caap, the MCIA’s tower cab equipment and tower structure sustained no damage from the tremor.
Caap, meanwhile, reported a commercial power outage at the airport.
The aviation authority likewise said Calbayog Airport, Hilongos Airport, Maasin Airport, Ormoc Airport, and Tacloban Airport in Eastern Visayas ‘did not incur damages’ per initial inspection and assessment.
As for the Bacolod-Silay airport, Caap said runway inspection is in progress.
‘PAL (Philippine Airlines) and Cebu Pacific flights from Manila were temporarily held for landing while runway inspection is ongoing. Safely landed after they were given safe-to-land clearance,’ said Caap