WATCH THE VIDEO HERE THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily closed Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for rehabilitation. The closure, scheduled for today and tomorrow, comes just two weeks after the runway was reopened following an 11-month maintenance shutdown. In a memo dated February 28, FAAN’s Head of Operations, J.U. Nwosu, cited safety concerns, noting that construction equipment at the A2 taxiway link could pose risks to aircraft during landing and takeoff. The memo, addressed to the airport manager and the regional general manager for the Southwest region, emphasized that the closure is necessary to prevent operational hazards. During this period, all flight operations will be diverted to the shorter domestic runway, 18L/36R. While this runway remains operational, its limited capacity may result in delays for both domestic and international flights. FAAN has instructed technical departments to strengthen security, inspect facilities, and enforce round-the-clock surveillance to ensure smooth operations during the closure.
LAGOS: FAAN shuts airport runway for repairs
