The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has informed the general public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R has been reopened for flight operations to continue as before.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN on Tuesday, April 23, in Lagos State.
Orah had announced that the development came after the earlier closure of the runway on Tuesday morning due to an incident involving a Dana Air aircraft, with the registration number 5N-BKI, which had overshot the runway during its landing sequence.
Orah had also said that prompt actions were taken by FAAN’s emergency response team to discharge and recover the aircraft from the site.
Afterwards, comprehensive clearing operations were made to ensure the runway was free of any Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that could inhibit flight safety.
The FAAN Operations division and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) had also jointly conducted a thorough inspection of the runway surface and deemed it acceptable for the safe resumption of operations.
Meanwhile, an appropriate Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued in this regard.
“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 and ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, staff, and airport operations remains our foremost priority.”
FAAN is committed to providing a safe, secure, and efficient air transport environment for all users of our airports,” Orah remarked.
Lastly, FAAN appreciated everyone for their continuous support and understanding.
