Is Manila (NAIA) Airport Closed?
Quick answer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila has a well-documented history of typhoon-driven disruption — the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced closures across multiple Philippine airports during Super Typhoon Uwan in 2026, and a 12-hour full closure of all four NAIA terminals during Typhoon Tisoy cancelled 508 flights.
This page tracks the current situation; check the status badge above for whether a specific closure is active right now.
Recent and historical disruptions
- Super Typhoon Uwan (2026) — CAAP closed multiple Philippine airports including Cauayan, Baguio and Sangley; all Area V airports closed.
- Typhoon Basyang — triggered aviation alerts for Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia across Metro Manila and CALABARZON.
- Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) — all four NAIA terminals suspended operations 11am–11pm; 508 flights cancelled.
- Typhoon Rolly — 24-hour NAIA closure; 83 flights cancelled, 45 passengers stranded.
- Typhoon Nina (Nock-ten) — over 300 domestic and international flights cancelled or rescheduled.
- Typhoon Paeng — NAIA temporarily closed runways due to strong winds.
How to read a closure in progress
NAIA's response scales with the storm: strong winds alone can trigger a temporary runway closure lasting hours, while a direct major-typhoon hit has produced full multi-terminal closures of 12-24 hours historically. If a storm is tracking toward Luzon, check CAAP's official notices and your specific airline's advisory page — Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia all post real-time updates as conditions develop, typically faster than general news coverage.
When to check most closely
The Philippines sees tropical cyclone activity year-round, with the core season running roughly June through December and peak activity typically July through October. If your travel dates fall in this window, build in some schedule flexibility and check conditions again in the 48 hours before departure rather than relying on a booking made weeks earlier.
This page tracks the general seasonal situation and is reviewed periodically, faster during an active named typhoon. Always check CAAP and your airline directly for your specific flight.
Frequently asked questions
Check this page's status badge and last-updated date first. NAIA has a real history of typhoon-driven closures — including a full 24-hour closure and 508 cancelled flights during Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri), and closures during Super Typhoon Uwan affecting multiple Philippine airports in 2026.
It varies by storm severity. Some closures are a matter of hours (temporary runway closures for strong winds); the Tisoy closure ran from 11am to 11pm, a full 12 hours. Weaker systems may only cause delays and gate changes rather than a closure.
The Philippines sees tropical cyclone activity year-round, but the core season runs roughly June through December, with peak activity typically July through October.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issues official closure notices; Manila's airport authority and individual airlines (Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia) post real-time advisories directly for affected flights.
See the full list of active travel warnings.