The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced to the public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport has been reopened for flight operations.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, on Tuesday in Lagos.
She said the development is sequel to the earlier closure of the runway on Tuesday morning due to an incident involving a Dana Air aircraft with registration number 5N-BKI.
She added that the FAAN Operations Division and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) had jointly conducted a thorough inspection of the runway surface and deemed it safe for the resumption of operations.
“We acknowledge the area affected by the overshoot was significantly muddy.
“A concerted effort was made for the thorough and efficient cleaning of the area to facilitate the swift resumption of operations on Runway 18L/36R.
“FAAN wishes to express its gratitude to the traveling public, our airline partners, and all stakeholders for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during the temporary closure.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.
“Ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, staff, and airport operations remains our top priority.
“FAAN is committed to providing a safe, secure, and efficient air transport environment for all users of our airports.”
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