The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened the Runway 18L/36R for flight operations at 19:58hrs.
The runway was earlier closed this morning due to an incident involving a Dana Air aircraft, with registration number 5N-BKI, which overshot the runway during its landing sequence.
“Prompt actions were taken by our emergency response team to evacuate and recover the aircraft from the site. Subsequently, comprehensive clearing operations were conducted to ensure the runway was free of any Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that could impede flight safety.
“The FAAN Operations division and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have jointly conducted a thorough inspection of the runway surface and deemed it safe for the resumption of operations.
“An appropriate Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued in this regard.
“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 said in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah.
The agency apologised for any inconvenience this incident may have caused and expressed its gratitude to the travelling public, airline partners, and all stakeholders for their patience, understanding, and co-operation during the temporary closure.
“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,” the statement added.