Chad: Flight disruptions likely at N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) due to runway incident, Dec. 1

Flight disruptions are likely at N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) on Dec. 1 following an incident on the runway. The Civil Aviation Authority of Chad announced the runway at NDJ is closed due to a military plane crash. Reports indicate that a Chadian military aircraft declared an emergency landing due to a malfunction with the nose gear without causing significant damage. Flight disruptions may persist through Dec. 1 and once the aircraft is cleared from the runway. There are no immediate reports of casualties.

Disruptions to operations at NDJ, including delays, cancellations, and re-routings remain likely in the coming hours as authorities respond to the incident and airlines clear backlogs from delays.