Kalibo International Airport (KLO)

Kalibo International Airport (KLO), designated by ICAO code RPVK, operates as a major international gateway serving Kalibo, Aklan Province in the Philippines, strategically positioned as the primary aviation access point to the world-renowned Boracay Island resort destination. Located at coordinates 11.6794°N, 122.3760°E at an elevation of 13 feet above mean sea level, this vital tourism infrastructure hub handles millions of passengers annually, serving as the most convenient airport for travelers visiting Boracay's pristine beaches and resort facilities. The airport's designation as an international facility reflects its crucial role in the Philippines' tourism economy, connecting Boracay to major cities across Asia and supporting one of Southeast Asia's premier tourist destinations.

The airport operates with a single asphalt runway designated 05/23, measuring an impressive 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) in length by 45 meters (148 feet) in width, upgraded from the original 2,187-meter configuration through a significant extension completed in 2017. The runway enhancement included improved wet-weather performance capabilities essential for operations during the Philippines' typhoon season, ensuring safer takeoffs and landings under adverse weather conditions. Current development includes ongoing site preparation for runway-end safety areas at both thresholds, with plans for a further extension to 2,650 meters as part of comprehensive airport modernization efforts scheduled through 2030.

The current passenger terminal building spans 2,633 square meters across two levels, designed to accommodate 406 passengers while providing essential international and domestic passenger processing capabilities. The ground level houses check-in counters, security screening facilities, and pre-departure areas, while the second level contains airline offices, commercial kiosks, restaurants, and traditional Filipino souvenir shops (pasalubong centers) catering to tourists visiting Boracay. The air traffic control tower, standing 30 feet tall in a nine-story structure, manages aircraft movements throughout the facility's operational airspace.

Ground support infrastructure includes dual concrete apron areas providing seven aircraft parking positions optimized for narrow-body operations: Apron A measures 204 by 75 meters with four stands, while Apron B spans 180 by 100 meters with three additional positions. These facilities accommodate Airbus A320 family aircraft and A321s that dominate routes serving the Boracay tourism market. Major infrastructure transformation is planned through a ₱8.1 billion development project spanning 2025-2030, which will replace the current terminal with a new 28,510-square-meter facility expandable to 34,180 square meters, featuring advanced passenger lounges, expanded retail zones, and significantly increased capacity designed to support the growing international tourism traffic accessing Boracay Island through this essential Philippine aviation gateway.