Manila, June 3 -- Two key infrastructure projects are in the works to improve the Iloilo International Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced Tuesday.

The first project focuses on the rehabilitation and upgrade of the passenger terminal building (PTB). Major improvements include comfort room renovations, wall repainting, wall cladding, roof fascia cleaning and waterproofing of three fixed bridge roofs.

At present, the PTB could accommodate 367 domestic and 360 international passengers.

Upon completion of the upgrades, capacity is expected to increase to 675 domestic and 407 international passengers.

Upgrades also cover the installation of air conditioning units, new escalators and an elevator, lighte...