Airport Facilities (passengers have access except to cargo road area and cargo

handling equipment)
- Pasalubong Shops
- Check in Counter
- Jet bridge
- Baggage X-Ray Machine
- Departure Hallway
- Baggage Handling System/Baggage Carousel
- Cargo Road Area/Palletize Container
- Cargo Handling Equipment/Forklift
- Inter. Check in Hall
- Departure Road/Entrance Gate
- Inter. Departure Hall
- Flight Information Display System
- Passengers Passageway
- Arrival Area

1. PASALUBONG SHOPS - places to shop in; small stores but selling price are usually
doubled or 3x expensive compared to the stores/shops outside the airport.
2. CHECK-IN COUNTER- Passenger traffic continues to increase annually.
3. PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGE- The airport is committed to provide high quality
service to passengers. Through the Passenger Boarding Bridge, passengers are
provided the comfort and convenience they need. The one connected to the door of the
aircraft.
4. BAGGAGE X-RAY MACHINE- Safety and security is one of the airport's primordial
concerns. This machine is equipped with detectors to make sure that baggage and
persons boarding the plane are cleared of any prohibited items. This one is located or
can be seen before you enter NAIA or at the entrance gate.
5. DEPARTURE HALLWAY or LOBBY- A spacious hallway provides comfort and
convenience to passengers. Snack bars, pasalubong outlets, restaurants, etc. have
been opened. Also available and can see the Flight Information Display System,
Electronic Clock System, Public Address System, Intercommunication which will best
serve the needs of the traveling public.
6. BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM- from check –in to reclaim or pick up your
checked-in baggage upon arrival, our baggage handling equipment ensures efficiency
and convenience.
7. CARGO ROAD AREA- the cargo loading equipment includes conveyor, forklift,
palletized containers used to load/unload baggage to and from the aircraft.
8. CARGO LOADING EQUIPMENT- the cargo loading equipment includes conveyor,
forklift, palletized containers used to load/unload baggage to and from the aircraft.
9. DEPARTURE ROAD/ENTRANCE GATE- entrance gates are provided with four (4)
entrance canopies to protect passengers from rain and excessive heat. There is access
to affordable means of public transportation. Taxi units using calibrated meters are
readily available.
10. INTERNATIONAL CHECK-IN HALL- Computerized Check-In Counters were
provided to cut congestion, increase handling capacity and to offer a fast passenger
processing. Prompt, efficient and courteous services by airport personnel had
contributed to passenger convenience at the airport. Also, passengers have more
choices for a wide array of pasalubong shops, snack bars and other food & beverage
shops that they can enjoy while waiting for their flights.
11. INTERNATIONAL PRE-DEPARTURE HALL- The International Terminal Hall has
the capacity to handle 2.5 million passengers a year. The Pre-Departure Terminal Hall
is open to the public who wish to send off their passengers. Only passengers who can
show their plane tickets can enter the departure check-in hall. Efficient and fast
passenger processing, outstanding convenience and low-cost facilities were provided to
keep airport accessible, genuinely attractive and boost passenger satisfaction.
12. FLIGHT INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM- to maintain the airport's passenger
friendly facilities in top shape, a Computerized Flight Information Display (FID) was
provided so that passengers within the terminal could see code shared flights which
relay information on flight status.
13. DUTY FREE (PHILIPPINES)- Duty Free is located at the International Pre-
Departure Area; passengers can enjoy a last-minute duty-free shopping activity before
their scheduled flights at the well-stocked Duty-Free Philippines store. A variety of
imported goods like wine, chocolate, clothing, shoes, etc. are available. Customers
should present a valid passport to make any purchase.
14. PASSENGER PASSAGEWAY- (sort of escalator type) from the boarding bridge,
passengers will walk through this passage before reaching the arrival area.
15. DEPARTURE LOBBY- A place where passengers can sit back and relax while
waiting for boarding. Snack bars, pasalubong shops, flight display screens, paging
counters, toilets are also available for passengers' comfort and convenience.
16. DOMESTIC ARRIVAL AREA- A spacious area is provided to accommodate arriving
passengers. They can get their checked-in luggage from the baggage conveyor. Car
rentals, hotel & resort accommodations, paging system and telephone services are also
available.
AIRPORT GROUND EQUIPMENTS
- Air Start Unit – Air compressor or to start
- Jet Fueler – Pumps fuel
- Tow Bar/Tow Truck/Portable Water Truck
- Aircraft Maintenance Truck
- Lavatory Truck
- Ground Air Conditioning Unit-cool or heat
- Baggage Conveyor
- Catering Vehicle
- Electrical Power Unit
- Auxiliary Power Unit

1. AIR START UNIT- vehicle that is equipped with an air compressor driven by a
gas turbine; it pumps air into the aircraft’s jet engines to start them. APU
-auxiliary power unit but some aircraft don’t need this.

2. JET FUELER - truck that pumps fuel from underground tanks into the aircraft’s
tanks.
3. TOW BAR- a device that connects the tow tractor to the aircraft’s front landing
gear

4. TOW TRACTOR- very heavy vehicle that pulls or pushes an aircraft onto the
maneuvering area or the parking area.

5. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TRUCK- vehicle that is used by technical

maintenance crew when servicing an aircraft.
6. POTABLE WATER TRUCK- a truck that fills the aircraft’s water tanks with
drinking water.

7. LAVATORY TRUCK - empties and cleans the aircraft’s toilets.

8. ELECTRICAL POWER UNIT - vehicle that is equipped with a transformer to
provide electricity to the aircraft when its auxiliary generator set is at rest.

9. GROUND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT- truck that contains a device for treating
the aircraft’s interior air (ventilation and cooling or heating) when the aircraft is at
rest.

10. CONTAINER/PALLET LOADER- vehicle whose articulated arms raise and lower
a level platform for loading and unloading heavy cargo such as containers and
cargo on pallets.
11. BAGGAGE CONVEYOR - conveyor belt of adjustable height for loading and
unloading baggage and cargo.

12. CATERING VEHICLE- truck whose box can be lifted to the aircraft; it delivers the
food and drink to be served to passengers.