FAAN Announces Brief Closure of Ibadan Airport

FAAN Announces Brief Closure of Ibadan Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport (SLAA) in Ibadan, Oyo State. This closure is part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the airport’s infrastructure and operational standards. FAAN confirmed the closure in a statement released on Sunday, highlighting that the move aligns with the Federal Government’s initiative to improve the airport………READ MORE

The upgrades, which are being done as part of a broader project to transform Ibadan Airport from a domestic to an international airport, include significant remodeling works. The closure will also ensure compliance with aviation safety standards and is intended to guarantee the safety of both passengers and airport personnel.

In the statement, FAAN appealed for understanding and cooperation from all airport users and stakeholders during this period of improvement. The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency has also been involved in the closure of the runway, adhering to International Civil Aviation Organization regulations.