The management of all airports in Mindanao, Philippines has been transferred to the region’s Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MoTC). In line with this, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Bangsamoro Airport Authority (BAA).
Under the terms of the MoU, CAAP will hand over management in landslide operations of Cotabato Airport (CBO), Sanga-Sanga Airport (SGS), Jolo Airport (JOL), Mapun runway as well as non-operational airports in Malabang and Wao airstrips in Lanao del Sur. The landslide portion includes the passenger terminal building, administrative building, and vehicular parking area, among others.
CAAP will retain control over the airside operations of the airport including the runways, taxiways, ramps, airport control towers, power plants, and flight service station buildings. Additionally, CAAP will continue managing the air traffic administration building, aircraft rescue and firefighting units, the International Civil Aviation Organisation, and air navigation equipment and facilities.