The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it will shut down the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to allow for essential runway maintenance work.
The airport would be temporarily closed from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025, during the repairs.
FAAN issued a statement on Saturday explaining that the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway ruptured suddenly and significantly. Hence, emergency repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025.
“In compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed the runway during this period.
“As part of FAAN’s commitment to passenger safety and the modernization of airport facilities, the runway will not be open for landings or takeoffs during the rehabilitation period.
“FAAN appeals to all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time. All flights to this airport will be diverted to nearby airports,” FAAN stated.
The authority apologised for the late and unexpected notice regarding this closure.
Ibom Air, in a statement earlie,r said in light of the repairs, it had suspended all flights to and from Enugu within the affected period.
“Our Customer Contact Center will reach out to all passengers already booked on affected flights. In the meantime, passengers may explore alternative travel options via our desks at Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), or Enugu (ENU) airports,” the airline stated.
The airline said it regrets the inconvenience this disruption may cause and appreciates your understanding.
“The safety of our passengers remains our top priority, and we look forward to resuming full operations in Enugu once the runway maintenance is completed,” it added.
