Civil aviation in Asia-Pacific region is increasing at a rapid rate, faster than any other region of the world. This phenomenon poses an opportunity as well as a threat for the civil aviation sector of the Philippines. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), however has a number of airside and landside limitations that make it an inferior entry port to Asia-Pacific. To wit, the Philippines has to accelerate development of its aviation sector to be able to take advantage of the increasing demand. This study presents some scenarios for aviation infrastructure development. Clark International Airport (CLARK) is included in the scope of study. It is identified as an alternative gateway in the long term due to its colossal runways and vast vacant lands. NAIA and CLARK are compared and contrasted to show alternative development options. The study also investigates the performance of the Philippines on international air passenger movement. A survey entitled "International Passenger Survey at NAIA" is conducted to establish some travelers' trip-making patterns. More importantly, passenger airport choice through ranking is measured in this research. Results show that passengers prefer shorter access time to the airport even it this would mean lower frequency of flights. Thus, utility of the landslide component is perceived to be higher than airside component. Relevant findings are used to firm up the scenario-building component of this study and in offering policy recommendations. Policy recommendations include bilateral planning and market identification.
