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 scheduled for March 3 and 4.
This closure 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 due to construction equipment at the A2 Taxiway-link, which could pose a hazard to aircraft during takeoff and landing. The memo, addressed to the Airport Manager and Regional General Manager for the Southwest Region, stressed the importance of the closure to mitigate operational risks.
During this period, all flight operations will be redirected 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 its technical departments to bolster security, conduct thorough facility inspections, and ensure 24-hour surveillance to maintain smooth operations during the temporary closure.
