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FAAN announces closure of Lagos airport runway

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded arrangement to complete the installation of CAT III Airfield Ground Lighting system on Runway 18L/36R at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.

The FAAN Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, made this known via a statement on Wednesday.

She stated that the closure was part of efforts aimed at improving safety and efficiency of flight operations at the airport.

Hope-Ivbaze said the project, which would commence effectively on Friday, would last for 90 days.

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She stated that consequently, Runway 18L/36R would be closed to flight operations for the project.

“Stakeholders are to note that there will be no disruption. All normal flight operations will be conducted through runway 18R/36L.

“A NOTAM to this effect has already been published and disseminated accordingly,” Hope-Ivbaze said.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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