BEVERLY HILLS, CA, July 08, (THEWILL) – The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, will be closed again between Saturday 12, (2300 UTC) and Monday 14 (0500 UTC), 2014 to enable authorities complete the second phase of repairs and rehabilitation of the only runway at the facility, FAAN said in a statement Tuesday.
The first phase of the rehabilitation was completed last week when the airport was shut at the weekend and reopened on Monday for normal scheduled operations.
“Reports from pilots who have used the runway so far indicate that the rehabilitation of a section of the runway was professionally executed and would enhance safety of flight operations on the runway,” the statement said.
FAAN said, “A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to this effect has already been sent to all aircraft pilots and other relevant stakeholders, informing them of the impending closure.
“The runway rehabilitation is being done in two phases to minimize the inconvenience the runway closure would have on air passengers and aircraft operators if it was carried out at once.
“The Authority regrets the inconvenience the second closure of the runway, within one week, would cause passengers and other stakeholders.
“We wish to assure the public and all aviation stakeholders that the conclusion of the maintenance work on the runway would guarantee enhanced flight safety on the Abuja Airport runway.”
