The domestic airport runway at Murtala Muhammed Airport will be closed for 90 days in order to construct an airfield ground lighting system, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze, acting general manager, corporate affairs, FAAN, stated in a statement on Wednesday that FAAN had finalised plans to finish the installation of CAT III Airfield Ground Lighting system on Runway 18L/36R as part of efforts to improve the safety and effectiveness of flight operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.
The project, she said would commence effectively on Friday, July 8, 2022, and is expected to last for 90 days.
“Consequently, Runway 18L/36R will be closed to flight operations during this time,” she stated.
She however noted that there would be no disruption as all normal flight operations will be conducted through runway 18R/36L.
“A NOTAM to this effect has already been published and disseminated accordingly,” she added.
