Law Summary
Reclassification of Cabanatuan Airport
- Cabanatuan Airport in Nueva Ecija is reclassified from a Commercial National Airport to a Military National Airport.
- Despite the military classification, the airport remains open to civilian air traffic until commercial demand necessitates a separate commercial airport.
- Civilian use of the airport is subject to rules and regulations prescribed by the Air Station Commander.
- These regulations must be coordinated with the standards set by the Bureau of Aeronautics to ensure alignment with civilian flying operations.
Designation of Additional Airports and Landing Fields
- Lingayen in Pangasinan is designated as a Commercial National Airport.
- Dadjangas, Cotabato and Mamburao, Mindoro are designated as National Emergency Landing Fields.
Legal and Administrative Context
- The Order was promulgated by the President of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon, and duly signed by Secretary to the President Jorge B. Vargas.
- The classification system establishes operational parameters and administrative control over airports and landing fields, balancing military and civilian aviation needs.
Important Legal Concepts and Implications
- The Order highlights the balancing of military and civilian aviation requirements within national infrastructure.
- It establishes authority for local commanders to regulate civilian air traffic within military airports, subject to coordination with national aeronautics authorities.
- The classification impacts development, use, and operational control of the designated airfields, potentially affecting commercial aviation logistics and emergency response capabilities.