FG To Shut Owerri Airport For 25 Days Over Runway Repair
FAAN said the 25-day work will include resurfacing, crack treatment and a runway extension to accommodate wide-body aircraft.
- The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria plans to temporarily close the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport runway in Owerri, Imo State, beginning October 20, 2026, for approximately 25 days of repairs and resurfacing.
- Heavy rainfall recently worsened surface cracks and potholes on the runway, prompting The Authority to undertake essential pavement repairs and crack treatment to restore safe operational conditions.
- Beyond basic maintenance, the project includes extending the runway to accommodate wide-body aircraft, enabling the airport to handle increased regional traffic and improve passenger experience.
- Passengers should contact airlines for flight schedule updates during the closure, which aims to improve infrastructure ahead of the anticipated Christmas season traffic surge.
- FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Henry Agbebire stated the 25-day timeline remains tentative, with The Authority continuing stakeholder engagement before finalizing confirmed closure and reopening dates.
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Punch NewspapersFAAN proposes 25-day closure of Owerri airport runway for repairs
The airport authority says the repairs will address potholes and surface cracks worsened by heavy rainfall, while plans also include extending the runway to accommodate larger aircraft.
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By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said plans are underway to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for essential repairs and resurfacing works. FAAN said the closure was tentatively scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026, and last approximately 25 days, subject to final confirmation. Director […]
FAAN announces closure of Owerri airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has announced plans to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, for about 25 days to allow for repairs and resurfacing. The proposed closure is scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026, subject to final confirmation. FAAN disclosed this in a statement issued […] FAAN announces closure of Owerri airport
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