Barely two weeks after an 11-month maintenance shutdown, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for rehabilitation work.
The closure is set for March 3 and 4, two weeks after the runway was restored after an 11-month maintenance shutdown.
J.U. Nwosu, FAAN’s Head of Operations, raised safety concerns in a document dated February 28, noting that building equipment at the A2 Taxiway link could endanger aircraft landing and taking off.
The message highlighted the need for the closure to avoid operational risks and was sent to the Southwest Region’s Regional General Manager and the Airport Manager.
During the closure, the shorter domestic runway, 18L/36R, will handle all flight operations. While this runway is functional, its capacity constraints may lead to potential delays for both domestic and international flights.
FAAN has directed technical departments to enhance security, inspect facilities, and enforce 24-hour surveillance to ensure smooth operations.
