Palau International Airport Republic of Palau terminal building opened for operation in June 2003. 2005 Pacific Aviation Directors Workshop Honolulu, Hawaii April 5-7, 2005. Passport Control & Security Screening. Congestion Problem Slows operations Need Re-configuration.
Palau International Airport Republic of Palau terminal building opened for operation in June 2003 2005 Pacific Aviation Directors Workshop Honolulu, Hawaii April 5-7, 2005 Passport Control & Security Screening
Congestion Problem Slows operations Need Re-configuration (Departure--2nd Floor) Security Screening “X-ray Machine & Metal Detector” (Departure Lounge--2nd Floor) Apron Runway Repair and Maintenance
11 plus year old pavement Need Immediate Repair Runway design 90% complete Construction work is anticipated to commence this December or January 2006 “Patch Work” Runway Repair “Patch Works” Runway Repair “Patch Works” Runway Repair “Patch Work” Planned Runway Temporary Repair “Slurry Seal Sampling”
Manual Sweeper Towing Pick-Up Truck Sweeps 4x a Week Runway Maintenance Equipment “Sweeper” Collected FOD during sweeping (Gravels) “Gravels” (FOD)
Three used trucks Frequent breakdowns Hard to find spare parts Small ARFF Facility Existing ARFF Trucks & Facility ARFF Trucks & Facility ProposedNew ARFF Facility Site
Near Mid-length of Runway To accommodate new ARFF facility To house SAWRS operation Good vantage point for observation of aircrafts upon landing and take-off Proposed New ARFF Facility Site
Armed Security Officers on duty 24/7 Security Officers undergone three months intensive Police Academy training Deputized as law enforcement officers. Will upgrade to Airport Police Armed security officers Armed Security Officer COME ONE COME ALL! ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF PARADISE