The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has closed Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, for asphalt rehabilitation.
The closure began at 3:00 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025, and is scheduled to end at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah.
Orah stated that the rehabilitation work is concentrated on the A2 Taxiway link of Runway 18R/36L.
She emphasized that this maintenance is part of FAAN’s broader efforts to enhance the runway’s safety and operational efficiency.
“The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public that there would be a temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammad Airport Lagos from 03:00Hrs of 3rd of March 2025 to 23:59Hrs of 4th March 2025.
“The closure is due to the ongoing rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at the A2 Taxiway link of the runway,” the statement read in part.
FAAN’s statement further assured that flight operations would not be disrupted during the rehabilitation period, as all flights would be redirected to the alternative Runway 18L/36R.
Over the years, FAAN has periodically closed runways at Murtala Muhammed Airport for maintenance and upgrades.
These closures are necessary to enhance operational efficiency, improve safety standards, and install essential infrastructure for better flight operations.
