Clark International Airport – CRK Pampanga
Situated in Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark International Airport, Pampanga, Philippines (CRK) is both a public and military airport owned by Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), and operated by Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp. and Philippine Air Force. It is one of the busiest airports in the country, having served 2.66 million passengers in 2018. During the same year, it had a total of 24,873 aircraft movements.
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Clark International Airport launched a major renovation in 2008, leading to the expansion of the passenger terminal to accommodate a million passengers annually. The first phase started in 2010, leading to a second level, arrival and departure lounges, and two (2) aerobridges. This increased the capacity to 2.5 million passengers annually. The second phase was launched in 2013, increasing the passenger terminal’s capacity to 4.2 million passengers annually. Clark International Airport used to have two (2) 10,499-foot long runways. However, the other on (1) was decommissioned because the two (2) runways are closely spaced. Currently, the airport handles 490 flights a week, 322 of which are domestic flights and 158 are international flights. As of February 2019, there are routes to 22 domestic destinations and 11 international destinations. Nearby cities include Angeles City, San Fernando, and Mabalacat City.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Some of the best hotels near Clark International Airport include Prism Hotel and the Clarkton Hotel. These hotels are located just a short 10-minute drive from the airport offering comfortable rooms, outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi.
The nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which is located at Pasay City.
