In this guide, you will learn about Clark International Airport in Pampanga, Philippines.
ABOUT CLARK AIRPORT
Clark International Airport, known as Diosdado Macapagal International Airport from 2003 to 2012, is an international airport covering portions of the cities of Angeles and Mabalacat within the Clark Freeport Zone in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. It is located 43.2 nautical miles (80.0 km; 49.7 mi) northwest of Manila and accessible through the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).
The airport serves Central Luzon, Northern Luzon, and to an extent, Metro Manila. The name is derived from the former American Clark Air Base which was the largest overseas base of the United States Air Force until it was closed in 1991 and handed over to the Government of the Philippines.
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The airport is managed and operated by Luzon International Premier Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp., a consortium of JG Summit Holdings, Filinvest Development Corporation, Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions (PAGSS) Inc., and Changi Airports Philippines Pte. Ltd.; while the southern part of the facility is utilized by the Philippine Air Force as Clark Air Base.
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CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INFO
- Kapampangan: Pangyatung Sulapawan ning Clark
- Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Clark
- IATA: CRK
- ICAO: RPLC
- Airport type: Public / Military
- Owner: Clark International Airport Corporation
- Operator: Luzon International Premier Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation, Philippine Air Force
- Serves: Central Luzon and Greater Manila Area
- Location: Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City and Mabalacat, Pampanga
- Opened: 16 June 1996
- Hub for: PAL Express, Philippine Airlines
- Focus city for: Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia
- Elevation AMSL: 148 m / 484 ft
- Coordinates: 15°11′09″N 120°33′35″ECoordinates: 15°11′09″N 120°33′35″E
- Website: clarkinternationalairport.com
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Clark Airport Location
Clark International Airport is located within the Clark Freeport Zone in the island of Luzon, approximately 98 kilometers (61 mi) from Manila in the south and 163 kilometers (101 mi) from Baguio. The airport lies in between Mount Pinatubo to the west and Mount Arayat to the east.
The airport site is inside the Clark Freeport Zone's Civil Aviation Complex which occupies 2,367 hectares (5,850 acres) and directly linked to the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) which is connected to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) providing a direct link to Metro Manila.
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| Road to Clark International Airport |
It has a local catchment area with an estimated population of 23 million covering the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and northern Metro Manila.
Structure
The airport has a 82,600-square-meter (889,000 sq ft) four-level passenger terminal building which replaced the original terminal in 2022. Designed by Populous and Casas+Architects and constructed by Megawide Construction Corporation and GMR Infrastructure, the terminal has a total floor area of 110,000 square meters (1,200,000 sq ft) and a design capacity of eight million passengers per annum.
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| Clark International Airport check-in counters |
The ground level holds the baggage claim and arrival halls, while the second floor holds the transfer facilities, immigration facilities for arriving international passengers, and 18 jet bridges. Aside from the jet bridges, there are remote gates at the apron. The third level houses the check-in counters and pre-departure areas including gate lounges, while the fourth level houses food and beverage areas and commercially important person lounges.
The facade of the terminal sports a wave roof design inspired by the mountains of Mount Arayat, Mount Pinatubo, and the Sierra Madre mountain range.
Former Terminal
The original terminal was expanded for $3 million (PH₱130 million) to accommodate 1 million passengers annually. The expansion project was inaugurated by President Arroyo in April 2008 to serve the growing passenger volume due to the entry of foreign and local budget carriers at the airport.
The first phase of the expansion of the terminal started in April 2010 at a cost of $12 million (PH₱550 million), saw a second story, arrival and departure lounges, and two aerobridges added to the terminal building. The expansion boosted the airport's capacity to 2.5 million annually.
The passenger terminal was expanded again in 2013 at a cost of $9.6 million (PH₱417 million), increasing the capacity of the terminal from 2.5 million to 4.2 million passengers per annum. The expansion increased the size of the passenger terminal building from 11,439 square meters (123,130 sq ft) to 19,799 square meters (213,110 sq ft).
It added 21 new check-in counters, increasing the total number of counters from 13 to 34. Five arrival counters and 12 departures counters were also constructed. The expanded terminal has eight entry points and three customs stations. The modernized terminal started operations in May 2013.
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| Construction of the new Clark International Airport |
Runways
Clark Airport used to have two 3,200-meter (10,500 ft) parallel runways. Since the runways are closely spaced, the secondary runway (02L/20R) has been decommissioned and is no longer in use. The new terminal occupies the end that was formerly Runway 20R, while a new maintenance hangar is currently being constructed on the stopway of Runway 02L.
The primary runway (Runway 02R/20L) has a length of 3,200 meters (10,500 ft) and a width of 60 meters (200 ft). It is equipped with various navigational aids and lighting facilities, and it has a Category 1 rating for precision approach.
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| New Clark International Airport Terminal |
The former secondary runway (Runway 02L/20R) has the same length as the primary runway but is only 45 meters (148 ft) wide, 15 meters (49 ft) narrower than the primary runway. Unlike the primary runway, the secondary runway was used for visual flight rules (VFR) only. The secondary runway was decommissioned in 2017.
In 2020, the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) announced plans to construct the tallest air traffic control tower in the Philippines which will stand around 54 meters (177 ft) in height. The tower is projected to be completed by December 2021.
Airlines and Destinations
Passenger
- AirSWIFT - El Nido
- Cebgo - Cebu
- Cebu Pacific - Cebu
- Emirates - Dubai–International
- Fly Gangwon - Yangyang
- Jeju Air - Seoul–Incheon
- Jetstar Asia - Singapore
- Jin Air - Busan, Seoul–Incheon
- PAL Express - Cebu
- Philippine Airlines - Busan (begins November 10, 2022), Seoul–Incheon (resumes November 11, 2022) Seasonal: Hong Kong (begins December 9, 2022)
- Philippines AirAsia - Caticlan
- Qatar Airways - Doha
- Royal Air Philippines - Caticlan
- Scoot - Singapore
- T'way Air - Seoul–Incheon
Cargo
- FedEx Express - Guangzhou, Taipei–Taoyuan
- Suparna Airlines Cargo - Xiamen
- Tri-MG Intra Asia Airlines - Hong Kong
- UPS Airlines - Dubai–International, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Taipei–Taoyuan, Tokyo–Narita
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| CRK International Destinations |
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| CRK Local Destinations |
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CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CHECK-IN & DEPARTURE GUIDELINES
- Non-passengers are discouraged from going to the terminal. Only passengers with confirmed flight bookings and valid travel documents will be allowed to enter the terminal. Passengers will only be allowed to enter the terminal two (2) hours before their domestic flights and three (3) hours before their international flights.
- Download and register on the Traze contact tracing app before going to the airport. You may check out the Traze FAQs.
- For complete details on temporary international arrival and departure restrictions, please refer to this post from the Bureau of Immigration: Travel Advisory (As of 16 March 2022)
- Mandatory wearing of face masks is being implemented inside the terminal. While the wearing of face shields is voluntary.
- Observe social distancing markers in all queues.
- Leave one seat apart when sitting on gang chairs. Seats are routinely sanitized for your safety.
Check out my list of Things to Bring and What to Do Before an International Flight
OTHER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Bacolod–Silay International Airport [BCD]
Location: Silay, Negros Occidental (Negros Island) - Bicol International Airport [LGP]
Location: Daraga, Albay (Bicol Region) - Bohol–Panglao International Airport [TAG] (New Bohol Int'l.)
Location: Panglao Island, Bohol (Central Visayas) - Cagayan North International Airport [LLC]
Location: Lal-lo, Cagayan (Cagayan Valley) - Francisco Bangoy International Airport [DVO]
Location: Davao City (Davao Region) - General Santos International Airport [GES] (Tambler Airport)
Location: General Santos (Soccsksargen) - Iloilo International Airport [ILO]
Location: Cabatuan, Iloilo (Western Visayas) - Kalibo International Airport [KLO]
Location: Kalibo, Aklan (Western Visayas) - Laguindingan International Airport [CGY]
Location: Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental (Northern Mindanao) - Laoag International Airport [LAO]
Location: Laoag, Ilocos Norte (Ilocos Region) - Mactan–Cebu International Airport [CEB]
Location: Lapu-Lapu City (Central Visayas) - Ninoy Aquino International Airport [MNL]
Location: Pasay / Parañaque (Greater Manila Area) - Puerto Princesa International Airport [PPS]
Location: Puerto Princesa (Palawan) - Subic Bay International Airport [SFS]
Location: Morong, Bataan (Greater Manila Area) - Zamboanga International Airport [ZAM]
Location: Zamboanga City (Zamboanga Peninsula)
Ground Transportation
Motor Vehicle
The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) provides high-speed automobile access to the airport from the southwest, with two exits: Clark North and Clark South interchange. The latter leads directly to Clark. Passengers with connecting flights at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Metro Manila can take the North Luzon Expressway which is linked via SCTEx, then passing through Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, and finally onto NAIA Road.
Alternatively, since December 29, 2020, drivers can pay a toll to use Skyway, the newest expressway between Clark and NAIA, from NLEx to NAIA Expressway connecting NAIA Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Park and fly services are provided within the airport as well.
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| Pick-up and Drop-off Bay of Clark International Airport |
Public Transportation
For short-distance routes, air-conditioned jeepneys connect Clark to nearby Dau Bus Terminal in Mabalacat and SM City Clark in Angeles City. From Dau, passengers can ride intercity buses leading to other cities and towns in Northern and Central Luzon as well as Metro Manila. Direct Premium Point-to-Point Bus Services (P2Ps) for long-distance routes are provided by four bus companies leading to TriNoma in Quezon City, Subic and neighboring Olongapo in Zambales, Dagupan in Pangasinan, and Vigan in Ilocos Sur.
The airport will also be served by the Clark International Airport station of the North–South Commuter Railway, connecting the airport to the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, as well as Tutuban in Manila and Calamba in Laguna. The connection is scheduled to be completed by 2023.
Lounges
OFW Lounge
The first and only airport OFW lounge in the Philippines. This can be used for free by Overseas Filipino Workers.
Plaza Premium Lounge
International Departures, Level 3
Plaza Premium Lounge offers a full range of lounge services for airport travellers, including comfortable seating area, fine selection of local and international food and beverages, complimentary Wi-Fi, work and charging stations, as well as nursing room.
For those who need a quick freshening up, fully equipped shower rooms are also
available.
Shopping
Domestic Boarding Gates
- Atin Ito Handicraft
International Boarding Gates
- Atin Ito Handicraft
Dining
Domestic Boarding Gates
- CRK Quick Bites
International Boarding Gates
- Mary Grace
- Toms 'N Toms
- Plaza Premium Lounge
Pre-Departure Hall
- Seattle's Best
- Peri-peri (Mezzanine Area)
ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA
Klook.comTo see all airports, visit - LIST OF AIRPORTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
How To Book a Trip / Reserve a Ticket
Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can get a ticket or check available trips online:
- Go to this link and INPUT the origin and destination in the search box (eg. Manila - Boracay)
- Input the dates of your desired arrival.
- Choose if it is One-way or Return trip.
- Choose the number of seats you wish to book or reserve
- Then click Find Tickets to search for the available trips
Immigration Procedures
Guidelines for Arriving Passengers from an International Flight clarkinternationalairport.com/international
IMMIGRATION LAW
For more information regarding the Philippine Immigration Law, please visit immigration.gov.ph/faqs/travel-req
ARRIVAL CARD
Upon your arrival, your flight crew may distribute your arrival card and ask you to fill out the form. You may also retrieve your arrival card inside the terminal.
TRAVEL TAX
To learn more about Travel Tax and to download the Full Tax Primer, visit tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/full-travel-tax
VISA Requirements
COPY: Find out about visa requirements, and applying for a visa upon arrival through http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/visa-requirements/special-visa/applications-for-visa-upon-arrival
WHERE TO GO FROM CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Clark International Airport is your gateway to northern and central parts of Luzon Island. Here are the top tourist destinations you can visit from CRK:
Northern Luzon
- 1-3 hours away by land depending to location in the province.
- The hidden gem of Luzon will take your breath away with a cliff diving adventure at Bolinao Falls, a view from the Sky Plaza, and tours of over a hundred islands in Alaminos.
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| The Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan 2015 |
- About 6 hours away by land
- Take in the wonderful sights of the Ifugao Province! With the UNESCO world heritage site of the Banaue Rice Terraces and the sea of clouds atop Mt. Pulag, embrace the home of a thriving ancient culture.
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| Banaue Rice Terraces |
Benguet & Mountain Province
- 3-8 hours by land
- Breathe in the fresh air of Benguet at the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio, where you can join in on the Panagbenga Festival fun every February, or go biking in Blue Soil Hills in Sagada to see the sights!
Ilocos Sur
- 6 hours by land
- Take a trip down Vigan to visit the various historical UNESCO world heritage sites such as Crisologo street, the Syquia Mansion, and the Bantay Bell Tower.
Central Luzon
Pampanga
- Close to Manila, this gastronomical province will not only delight your taste buds; Pampanga will also amaze you with out-of-this-world experiences! Go climb the mountains, or dive into some waterpark fun. Pampanga also boasts of attractions that kids and kids-at-heart will surely love.
- Mount Pinatubo Crater & Lake
- Mount Arayat
- Nayong Pilipino
- Clark Museum & 4D Theater
- Dinosaur Island
- Air Force City Park
- Hot Air Balloon Festival (February)
Bataan
- 2 hours away by land
- Bataan has become a province where tourists and locals alike pay their respects for our heroes during World War II. Head to a giant cross, or to a quick glimpse of the past while on a boat ride, or take a stroll down an exclusive beach and nature club with a golfing range and various sports activities.
Nueva Ecija
- 2 hours away by land
- The Rice Bowl of the Philippines is home to various historical sites and natural wonders. Whether exploring Minalungao Park, or learning about the history of the Tabacalera of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija has more to offer.
Zambales
- 2 hours away by land
- With a multitude of island-hopping destinations and diving sites, Zambales is an experience for those missing out on some Vitamin-Sea.
- Anawangin Cove
- Nagsasa Cove
- Subic Wreck Dive Sites
- Subic Beach Resorts
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| Inflatable Island |
WHERE TO STAY IN CLARK
Knowing that Clark City is one of the top tourist destinations in the country, finding a place to stay here is not really a big challenge but of course, it would be ideal and less hassle to book your reservations as early as possible.
There are many budget hotels, transient houses and of course those luxury hotels to stay in. You can check our list of accommodation in Clark City and see which one suits your budget.
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| Xenia Hotel Clark |
ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA
HOW TO GET TO CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Driving or taking a bus ride to Clark International Airport is made more convenient and accessible for you. Here are the guides to traveling to CRK:
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| Genesis P2P Bus from Trinoma |
Shuttle and Bus Services
Bus companies like Genesis Transport and Victory Liner offer regular and daily bus trips to and from Clark International Airport. Here's a list of bus trip schedules from different pick up and drop off point in Metro Manila and nearby provinces:
See more Premium Point-to-point Buses.
Driving Directions
Via NLEX-SCTEX
1. From NLEX, continue driving until you reach SCTEX Exit.
2. Continue north and take CLARK NORTH exit.
3. Turn left on the first rotunda to CRK Airport Road.
From inside CLARK FREEPORT ZONE
1. Take Gil Puyat Avenue towards Mabalacat Gate.
2. Turn right on the rotunda to CRK Airport Road.
You can also get directions to Clark International Airport with Google Maps and Waze app.
Parking at Clark International Airport
Regular Parking
- Vehicle: PHP 50.00 for the first hour
- Succeeding Rate: PHP 10.00 for each succeeding hour or a fraction thereof
- Motorcycle: PHP 30.00 for the first hour
- Succeeding Rate: PHP 10.00 for each succeeding hour or a fraction thereof
Overnight Parking
- PHP 250.00 (Vehicle)
- PHP 130.00 (Motorcycle)
Lost Ticket
- PHP 450.00 plus actual parking fee
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Clark International Airport
What is the new name for Clark International Airport?
Formerly known as Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), Clark International Airport (CIA) is situated in the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) of the Philippines near Angeles City, Luzon Island.
Who owns New Clark International Airport?
Working together for a fresh, new & hassle-free airport experience. Luzon International Premier Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation is a special purpose company established to manage the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport.
What airlines are flying from Clark?
Airlines Serving CRK are:
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- China Eastern Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Korean Air
- Asiana Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Philippine Airlines
Is there a shuttle from Clark Airport to Manila?
Genesis Bus Company provides a premium Point to Point (P2P) bus service between Clark International Airport and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) via Robinson's and Ortigas. A separate bus route provides service between Clark Airport and Trinoma / MRT North EDSA station.
How do I get from Manila to Clark?
Driving by car from Manila takes an hour and a half. Take the North Luzon Expressway and exit at Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga. Make a left turn toward Angeles City and then a right turn toward Clark. Clark may also be reached via the new Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).
See the "How To Get There" section to know more.
Clark International Airport
Address: Andres Bonifacio Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga Philippines 2023
Pampanga Line: +63 (45) 598 5131
Manila Line: +63 (2) 8250 5183
Email Addresses:
- For general inquiries, crk@lipadcorp.com
- For commercial leasing inquiries, commercial@lipadcorp.com
- For traffic development inquiries, trafficdevelopment@lipadcorp.com
- For career opportunities, careers@lipadcorp.com
Facebook: Clark International Airport
Instagram: @clarkairport_official
Twitter: @CRKAirport
Clark International Airport News and Updates
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