CHRISTMAS: FAAN plans runway repairs at Owerri airport

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Nigeria’s Federal Airports Authority plans to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri for repairs and resurfacing. The closure is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 20, 2026, and last about 25 days, pending final confirmation.

By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said plans are underway to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for essential repairs and resurfacing works. FAAN said the closure was tentatively scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026, and last approximately 25 days, subject to final confirmation. Director […] The post CHRISTMAS: FAAN plans runway repairs at Owerri airport appeared first on Vanguard News.