The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the closure of Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, Plateau State, for one week.

A press statement by FAAN management, on Wednesday revealed  the airport will be temporarily closed to flight operations from Saturday, September 23, to Friday, September 29, 2023, for runway maintenance. FAAN conveyed that the closure was necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft.

“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. “The Management regrets any inconvenience this might cause to our esteemed customers,” the statement read.