The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said that Runway 18L/36R which was closed following an incident involving a Dana Air aircraft that skidded the runaway has been reopenedfor flight operations at 19:58hrs.
TheHintsNews reports that Dana aircraft with registration number 5N-BKI Tuesday overshot the runway during its landing sequence.
Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement issued Wednesday said that the agency Operations division and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have jointly conducted a thorough inspection of the runway surface and deemed it safe for the resumption of operations.
He said that an appropriate Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued in this regard.
Orah noted that prompt actions were taken by its emergency response team to evacuate and recover the aircraft from the site.
Subsequently, comprehensive clearing operations were conducted to ensure the runway was free of any Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that could impede flight safety.
Orah added: “We acknowledge the area affected by the overshoot was significantly muddy. A concerted effort was made for the thorough and efficient cleaning of the area to facilitate the swift resumption of operations on Runway 18L/36R.
“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 apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.
“Ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, staff, and airport operations remains our top priority. FAAN is committed to providing a safe, secure, and efficient air transport environment for all users of our airports.
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria thanks everyone for their continued support and understanding.”