Pasay City – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) assisted stranded passengers at Siargao Airport on Monday, March 9, 2026, after adverse weather conditions forced the cancellation of several flights, leaving at least 25 travelers accommodated overnight at the airport’s Pre-Departure Area.
The flight cancellations were attributed to unfavorable weather conditions associated with a low-pressure area (LPA) affecting parts of Mindanao, compounded by the prevailing Northeast Monsoon.
Airlines also announced additional flight cancellations on Tuesday, March 10, due to continuing adverse weather conditions.
The following flights were cancelled:
CEBGO�DG6851 (CEB-IAO)�DG871 (IAO-CEB)�DG6863 (CEB-IAO)�DG6864 (IAO-CEB)�DG6872 (DVO-IAO)�6.DG6850 (IAO-CEB)
7.DG6759 (CRK-IAO)
8. DG6760 (IAO-CRK)
Total affected passengers: 577
Sunlight Air
1.2R 989 (CRK-IAO)
2.2R 858 (IAO-CEB)
3.2R 857 (CEB-IAO)
4.2R 990 (CRK-IAO)
Total affected passengers: 247
PALEX
1.PR2374 (CEB-IAO)
2.PR2876 (IAO-CRK)
3.PR4351 (CEB-IAO)
4.PR4352 (IAO-CEB)
Total affected passengers: 316
Passengers are advised to coordinate with their respective airlines for updates on flight schedules, rebooking arrangements, and other travel assistance, as flight operations will resume once weather conditions improve and it is deemed safe to proceed.
CAAP continues to implement preparedness measures to ensure the safety of passengers and airport facilities amid the weather disturbance.
