The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos will be temporarily closed for rehabilitation work on March 3 and 4.
This closure comes just two weeks after the runway was reopened following an 11-month maintenance period.
In a memo dated February 28, FAAN’s Head of Operations, J.U. Nwosu, explained that the decision was made due to safety concerns. He stated that construction equipment at the A2 Taxiway-link could pose a hazard to aircraft landing and taking off.
The memo, which was sent to the Airport Manager and the Regional General Manager for the Southwest Region, stressed that the closure is necessary to avoid operational risks.
During this period, all flights will use the shorter domestic runway, 18L/36R. Although this runway is operational, its limited capacity may result in delays for both domestic and international flights.
FAAN has instructed its technical departments to improve security, inspect facilities, and maintain round-the-clock surveillance to ensure smooth operations.
