Cote d'Ivoire: Felix-Houphouet-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan suspends flights after plane skids off runway during landing July 9

Event

Authorities have suspended flights at Felix-Houphouet-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan after an airplane skidded off the runway while landing late July 9. Officials have diverted several flights to other airports in the region. The cause of the accident is unclear. There have been no reports of casualties.

ABJ will likely remain closed through early July 10 as investigations and clearing operations continue. Residual disruptions are possible once normal flight operations resume as airlines work to clear backlogs.

Advice

Reconfirm all flights at ABJ through at least early July 10.