The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for emergency runway rehabilitation works.
This was disclosed in a press release issued on Friday, April 18, by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, who stated that the closure followed a “sudden and significant rupture” on a critical section of the runway.
FAAN states the airport will be closed from April 22 to May 6, 2025, in full compliance with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs).
The closure is aimed at ensuring passenger safety and sustaining the integrity of flight operations at the facility.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs.
“As part of FAAN’s commitment to passenger safety and the modernisation of airport facilities, the runway will not be open for landings or takeoffs during the rehabilitation period,” the agency said.
FAAN has routinely implemented temporary runway closures across Nigeria’s airports to carry out essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
Similarly, on March 3, FAAN temporarily closed Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to rehabilitate the A2 Taxiway link. The closure began at 3:00 a.m. and lasted until 11:59 p.m. the following day, as part of efforts to uphold operational safety and efficiency at the airport.