Designation of Specific Airports and Landing Fields
- The Order lists designated airports with their classifications:
- Numerous commercial national airports across various provinces.
- Military national airports including Balara (Rizal), Cebu, Dingle, San Fernando, and Zablan Field.
- National emergency landing fields located at strategic points to aid in emergencies.
- Private airports identified by location and ownership.
- U.S. military airfields such as Clark Field and Nichols Field.
Supervision and Funding of Airport Categories
- Commercial national airports are supervised by the Director of Aeronautics and funded through government appropriations and specific aviation funds.
- Military national airports fall under the Chief of Staff, Philippine Army; however, control can be delegated to the Director of Aeronautics with appropriate approvals.
- National emergency landing fields are treated similarly to commercial national airports in terms of control and financing.
- Provincial, city, and municipal airports receive advice and general supervision from the Director of Aeronautics.
Airport Reclassification and Designation Authority
- Provincial, city, or municipal airports can be reclassified as national airports upon request and proper recommendation.
- The Secretary of National Defense can designate municipal airports as provincial airports following requests and local government concurrence.
Use and Regulation of Private Airports
- Private airports are generally not available for commercial operations except during emergencies.
- Commercial use of private airports requires conformity with Bureau of Aeronautics regulations and issuance of a permit.
Regulatory Powers and Issuance of Rules
- The Director of Aeronautics, with the Secretary of National Defense's approval, can issue rules governing airport and landing field use, excluding purely military installations.
Repeal and Effectivity
- This Executive Order revises earlier orders concerning airport classification and regulation.
- It takes effect retroactively as of October 1, 1940.