UPS Clark hub boosts 759-hectare Clark AeroDistrict plan

Published on October 22, 2026 Author Web Publisher TagsClark freeport zone,Clark International Airport (CRK),Luzon Economic Corridor,Luzon International Premiere Airport Development,Noel Manankil,UPS,UPS Clark hub The new UPS hub is a key step in building Clark AeroDistrict, the 759-hectare airport city planned around Clark International Airport, according to airport operator Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation The masterplan sets aside areas for cargo, freight services, aircraft maintenance and commercial developments Clark AeroDistrict is positioned as a gateway to the Luzon Economic Corridor, linking the airport to industrial estates and transport networks Clark International Airport (CRK) operator Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation sees the newly expanded UPS hub as an early anchor for Clark AeroDistrict, its 759-hectare airport city within the Clark Freeport Zone. The development is meant to bring aviation, cargo, logistics and commerce together in one place.

“Clark International Airport has always been more than an airport. It is a gateway that connects people, businesses, and opportunities,” said LIPAD president and CEO Noel Manankil in a statement. “Developments such as the new UPS hub demonstrate the growing role of Clark AeroDistrict in supporting global trade and logistics.”

Clark AeroDistrict was masterplanned by global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM. Anchored by CRK, it will have dedicated areas for cargo operations, freight services, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, general aviation, and commercial and mixed-use developments. Space has also been set aside for future airport expansion.

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