United Nigeria Airlines has announced that all flights to and from Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu starting from today April 19, 2025 have been suspended due sudden closure of the airport for rehabilitation of the runway.
Considering the disruption to the schedule of its passengers in this festive season the airline in a statement signed by Public Relations Officer, Chibuike Uloka, announced that all the Enugu Airport flights to and from today April 19, 2025, have been rescheduled to the Chinua Achebe Airport, Anambra.
It appealed to its passengers to take this option should it be convenient for them.
“Passengers willing to travel through Anambra Airport are kindly advised to be at the airport at the scheduled time”, said the statement.
The Federal Government of Nigeria yesterday, April 18, 2025, announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs.
A statement from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) signed by its Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, read in part: “There is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway. Hence, emergency repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025.
“In compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has, therefore, closed the runway during this period.
“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.
“FAAN appeals to all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time. All flights to this airport will be diverted to nearby airports.
“We sincerely apologise for the late and unexpected notice regarding this closure”.