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FAAN shuts Lagos airport runway for repairs

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the closure of the Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in the Ikeja area of Lagos State for rehabilitation work.

The FAAN announced this in a statement on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

It noted that the Lagos airport runway would be shut from Monday, March 3, to Tuesday, March 4.

The FAAN said: “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public that there would be a temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos from the 03:00Hrs of 3rd of March 2025 23:59Hrs of 4th March 2025.

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“The closure is due to ongoing rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at the A2 Taxiway-link of the runway.

“This is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the runway remains in optimal condition. There will be no disruption to flight operations during this period, as all flights would be redirected to the alternative runway, 18L/36R.

“FAAN is committed to her core values of safety, security, and comfort.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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