The Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja will be facing closure next weekend as the runway will be under further repairs.
A statement signed by the Coordinating General Manager of Aviation Parastatals, Yakubu Dati, said, “The second phase of the rehabilitation of the remaining section of the runway would however take place for another 30 hours next weekend between Saturday 12, and Monday 14, 2014.
“A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to this effect has already been sent to all aircraft pilots and other relevant stakeholders, informing them of the impending closure.
“The runway rehabilitation is being done in two phases to minimize the inconvenience the runway closure would have on air passengers and aircraft operators if it was carried out at once.
“The Authority regrets the inconvenience the second closure of the runway within one week, would cause passengers and other stakeholders.
“We wish to assure the public and all aviation stakeholders that the conclusion of the maintenance work on the runway would guarantee enhanced flight safety on the Abuja Airport runway.”