Whilst Im sure this Airport will be beneficial to the inhabitants, and businesses on Panglao, and i congratulate them on achieving there own Airport, i really cant see how the cost could have been justified when the cost of it will bring Benefits to so few, I mean its about half an hour from Tagbilaran airport to Panglao Island
Tagbilaran airport is just not fit for purpose anymore Harry..The runway is far too short and they just can`t turn the planes around fast enough anymore..We have flights circling and waiting to land as only one plane is allowed to be there at any one time..Some times I`m waiting for a flight to come in (pick up) and find out that they have been diverted to Cebu as they are running low on fuel..
This new airport has been in the pipe line for over 20 years and its the only suitable location really as its so damned flat!
Had they located it elsewhere in Bohol,the traffic would have had to go through Tag.B which would have been a complete nightmare as its chock a block now as we speak.

Yes but with such a small island where will they all go too, "Fred are you full"
We`ve been full for over a year Steve,thats why we are building five more units..We have people lining up to book them.

That looks amazing.
Will it spoil the place long term do you think or bring more work and prosperity
No idea if it will spoil the place or not Steve?? The Mayor here is pretty damned useless (like most local Mayors) so its a coin toss..
In regards "Prosperity",we can`t even find an extra brick layer and plasterer to employ locally..Very unusual in the R.P...Any local wanting to work can here get a job in 5 minutes if they want it.. Any of them !