FAAN proposes 25-day closure of Owerri airport runway for repairs

The Punch | 08-10-2026 11:55pm |

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has proposed a 25-day closure of the runway at Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri for repairs. The closure is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 20, 2026. The repairs are necessary to address the deterioration of the runway.

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