11 Dec 2024 | 11:27 AM UTC
Nigeria: Flight disruptions reported due to runway incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Dec. 11
Flight delays reported after runway incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria, Dec. 11. Confirm flights
Flight delays have been reported following a runway incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja on the morning of Dec. 11. Airport authorities temporarily closed a runway after a plane's tires burst upon landing. No casualties have been reported. It is unclear how long the disruptions may last.
Flight delays and cancellations are likely in the coming hours. Residual flight disruptions may persist through late Dec. 11 as airlines work to clear flight backlogs.
Confirm flight reservation status at ABV through at least the evening of Dec. 11. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary.
