- Airport Closure: Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu is temporarily closed from April 22 to May 6, 2025, for emergency runway repairs.
- Flight Diversion: Domestic airlines (Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, and Ibom Air) have diverted or suspended flights to Enugu.
- Alternative Airports: Flights are being diverted to Asaba Airport (Air Peace) and Chinua Achebe Airport in Anambra (United Nigeria Airlines).
- Passenger Concerns: Passengers are frustrated about the disruption to their travel plans, additional costs, and logistics.
- Reason for Closure: The closure is due to a significant rupture in the asphalt surface of the runway, raising safety concerns.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu due to a significant rupture in the asphalt surface of the runway. The closure will last from April 22 to May 6, 2025, for emergency repairs.
Several domestic airlines have diverted their flights to alternative airports. Air Peace has suspended flights to Enugu, diverting them to Asaba Airport, while United Nigeria Airlines has rescheduled its flights to operate to and from Chinua Achebe Airport in Anambra. Ibom Air has also suspended all flights to and from Enugu during the affected period.
Passengers have expressed frustration and disappointment on social media, questioning why some flights were diverted to Asaba instead of Anambra, which is closer to Enugu. They are concerned about the additional transportation costs and logistics. Some passengers have been forced to adjust their travel plans, and others are worried about attending important events due to the flight disruptions.
