NAIA installs 30 fans to beat summer heat

The scorching heat of the summer sun has prompted the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to install over 30 industrial fans at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

The blowers are now working to keep the entire facility cool along with five powerful, chiller-type air-conditioning units.

MIAA assistant general manger for operations Bing Lina said the industrial fans were installed in specific areas – especially places where passengers pass: "They are all over the terminal. We have them at the arrival, departure, and other offices especially in passenger movement areas."

Lina said this year’s summer seems hotter than previous summers.

According to him, the MIAA has been installing industrial fans during the hot season for years now to augment its air-conditioning units: "We have five chillers and three of them are always on. We rotate the use of the chillers so some of the units can rest."

MIAA authorities are also planning to implement other improvement projects at the NAIA for the benefit of passengers.

Officials are looking at expanding waiting areas, putting up more roofing outside the main buildings and extending the air-conditioned areas.

The plans form part of improvement projects eyed for Terminals 1 and 2 following last month’s postponement of the opening of NAIA Terminal 3. – Michael Punongbayan