The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the closure of Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Ikeja, for asphalt rehabilitation.
The closure, which began at 3:00 am on Monday, will remain in effect until 11:59 pm on Tuesday.
The announcement was made in a statement by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection.
Orah explained that the rehabilitation is focused on the A2 Taxiway link of the runway, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain its safety and operational efficiency.
“The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public that there would be a temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammad Airport Lagos from 03:00Hrs of 3rd of March 2025 to 23:59Hrs of 4th March 2025.
“The closure is due to the ongoing rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at the A2 Taxiway link of the runway,” the statement read in part.
The statement further assured that there would be no disruption to flight operations during the period, as all flights would be redirected to the alternative Runway 18L/36R.
