After 14 years of the non-use of the domestic airport runway after sunset due to the absence of airfield lights, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is now ready to commence the fixing of the lights.
Before now, airline operators have been groaning over the amount of fuel burn landing at the international airport runway and taxing to the domestic wing.
Succour has finally come the way of the operators as the lighting installation is expected to be completed in three months.
The agency has assured there will be no disruptions to flights as all flights will be diverted to the international wing.
In a statement, the Ag. General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, the installation is part of efforts aimed at improving safety and efficiency of flight operations at the MMIA.
“FAAN has concluded arrangements to complete the installation of CAT III Airfield Ground Lighting system on Runway 18L/36R”.
She added, “The project, which will commence effectively on Friday, July 8, 2022, is expected to last for 90 days”.
“Consequently, Runway 18L/36R will be closed to flight operations during this time”.
However, stakeholders are to note that there will be no disruption. All normal flight operations will be conducted through runway 18R/36L.
A NOTAM to this effect has already been published and disseminated accordingly.
