The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened Runway 18L/36R for flight operations at the Murtala Mohammed Airport II, Lagos.
The runway was temporarily closed on Tuesday morning after a Dana Air plane skidded off the runway while landing at the airport.
FAAN in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah said prompt actions were taken by the authority’s emergency response team to evacuate and recover the Dana aircraft from the site. Subsequently, comprehensive clearing operations were conducted to ensure the runway was free of any Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that could impede flight safety.
“The FAAN Operations division and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have jointly conducted a thorough inspection of the runway surface and deemed it safe for the resumption of operations. An appropriate Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued in this regard,” FAAN stated.
According to the statement made available to The Nigerian Economy on Wednesday, the runway was reopened at 7.58pm on Tuesday.
Orah said: “We acknowledge the area affected by the overshoot was significantly muddy. A concerted effort was made for the thorough and efficient cleaning of the area to facilitate the swift resumption of operations on Runway 18L/36R.
“FAAN wishes to express its gratitude to the traveling public, our airline partners, and all stakeholders for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during the temporary closure. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.
“Ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, staff, and airport operations remains our top priority. FAAN is committed to providing a safe, secure, and efficient air transport environment for all users of our airports.”
