Kenya: Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) resume April 4 /update 1

Event

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi have resumed on Thursday, April 4, following a minor fire that ignited in Terminal 1C on the evening (local time) on Wednesday, April 3. According to Kenya Airports, the terminal is currently servicing departure flights operated by Etihad, Air Arabia, RwandAir, Ethiopian, and Swiss International Airlines.

Residual congestion and flight delays remain possible at NBO over the coming hours.

Context

A small fire broke out at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) on the evening of April 3, resulting in the closure of Terminal 1C. The fire began around 23:45 due to a baggage belt malfunction in Terminal 1C. The terminal was closed and all personnel were evacuated with no injuries.

Advice

Individuals flying through NBO are advised to monitor the situation, confirm the status of their flights, and anticipate residual flight delays and crowded conditions at the airport.