Nigeria closes Owerri airport runway for 25‑day upgrade starting Oct 20
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The Federal Government announced that Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri will be temporarily closed for about 25 days beginning on 20 October 2026 to allow runway rehabilitation, resurfacing and extension works.
The project is a joint effort by the Federal Government, Imo State Government and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and will involve repairing deteriorated pavement, treating surface cracks, filling potholes, resurfacing and extending the runway to improve safety, operational efficiency and capacity for larger, including wide‑body, aircraft.