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FAAN announces closure of Yakubu Gowon Airport

By Jimisayo Opanuga
13 September 2023   |   12:00 pm
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that it will close the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, Plateau State. FAAN, in a statement signed on Wednesday by the management, said the Plateau State Airport will be temporarily closed to flight Operations due to runway maintenance. It also disclosed that the closure will be…

Abandoned Section of the Yakubu Gowon Airport Jos – 2016 PHOTO: ISA ABDULSALAMI-AHOVI

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that it will close the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, Plateau State.

FAAN, in a statement signed on Wednesday by the management, said the Plateau State Airport will be temporarily closed to flight Operations due to runway maintenance.

It also disclosed that the closure will be from Saturday, September 23 to Friday, September 29.

“This is to inform the Public, Airport users and stakeholders that Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, will be TEMPORARILY closed to Flight Operations from 23rd September to 29th September 2023 for airport runway maintenance,” FAAN stated.

“The Management regrets any inconvenience this might cause to our esteemed customers.”

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