The runway of Lingayen Airport in Pangasinan will be temporarily closed starting Saturday due to the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Friday.

CAAP Director General. Raul Del Rosario said "the temporary closure is a necessary precaution to prevent possible accidents and protect the public, particularly those visiting the cemetery during Undas."

"We ask for everyone's understanding and cooperation as we implement this measure to ensure that public safety is not compromised,” he said .

CAAP said the temporary closure is intended to address safety concerns during the Undas period, when an increase in visitors to the nearby Lingayen Public Cemetery is expected.

"The cemetery is located across the airport runway, which has previously been used by cemetery visitors as a passageway during the observance," it stated.

"The Notice to Airmen will be in effect from October 31, 2026, 7:00am to November 1, 2026, 4:00pm," it added.

However, CAAP reminds the public to refrain from entering restricted airport areas and to observe airport safety and security protocols throughout the period. Robina Asido/PHS