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CHRISTMAS: FAAN plans runway repairs at Owerri airport
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· October 9, 2026
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Key points A temporary closure is scheduled, lasting around 25 days. Further details about the closure and repairs can be found from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
Essential repairs are needed due to deterioration of certain areas. Potholes and surface cracking have formed, worsened by heavy rainfall. Rehabilitation works will address these issues.
The intervention will involve fixing pavement and treating cracks. Resurfacing of affected sections is also planned. A temporary closure is scheduled, lasting around 25 days.
Further details about the closure and repairs can be found from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. The authority has informed passengers, airlines, and the public about the proposed temporary closure.
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Category: News Published: October 9, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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