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Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by LMAyedun(m): 10:16am On Dec 05, 2013 |
The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency has closed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to air traffic. It was learnt that this followed the blocade of the runway by a Saudi Airline cargo plane, which landed around 9pm on Wednesday but developed a minor problem after landing. NAMA subsequently issued a Notice To Airmen on Thursday morning, meaning that the airport had been closed to both incoming and outbound planes. As a result, thousands of passengers are stranded at different airports in the country, especially those who are Abuja-bound in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Kaduna, Kano and Abuja among others. Officials are said to be battling to fix the grounded cargo plane and clear the runway. http://www.punchng.com/politics/abuja-airport-shut-as-saudi-plane-blocks-runway/
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Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by yunglykmine(m): 10:42am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Na wah oh!!! Make dem push am from the runway jare. 2 Likes |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by DonColz1(m): 10:45am On Dec 05, 2013 |
In Stella Oduah Voice "this is the handwork of God" he is trying to block other planes from crashing 3 Likes |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by MayorofLagos(m): 10:52am On Dec 05, 2013 |
That is impossible. International airports have multiple runways for precisely that reason. If a runway is unusable there usually are two parallel sets aligned N-S and E-W to give airlift assist with tailwind for departing and headwind for landing. So at minimum there will be four. If one is blocked what happened to other three? 8 Likes |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by UNLEASHED(m): 10:55am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Ok 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by astronautog(m): 10:56am On Dec 05, 2013 |
9ja if u check am now na cow the plane jam!!!!! |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Willgates(m): 10:57am On Dec 05, 2013 |
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Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by siobahn: 10:57am On Dec 05, 2013 |
A friend called me now saying they were stranded and their flight was delayed. Na wa o, other runways nko? |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by KenJak(m): 10:57am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Mayor_of_Lagos: That is impossible. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE SIR! |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Alishachris: 10:57am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Please can this happen in saudi Arabia? |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Nobody: 10:58am On Dec 05, 2013 |
An international Airport has only one Runway? |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by naptu2: 10:58am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Mayor_of_Lagos: That is impossible. International airports have multiple runways for precisely that reason. If a runway is unusable there usually are two parallel sets aligned N-S and E-W to give airlift assist with tailwind for departing and headwind for landing. So at minimum there will be four. If one is blocked what happened to other three? The National Assembly blocked proposals for a (64 billion naira) 2nd runway, saying that it's too expensive (I think that they thought that the contract was inflated). Hm! Who knows if this is an attempt to get them to change their minds? 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Joel3(m): 10:59am On Dec 05, 2013 |
what are their intention of closing down the airport? can they give a beefing for this behavior? i think the media need sufficient information. for keeping thousands of passenger stranded. |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Ozonna(m): 10:59am On Dec 05, 2013 |
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Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by lawsbanks: 10:59am On Dec 05, 2013 |
No towing vehicle for planes 2 Likes |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Ozonna(m): 10:59am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Una sure say dem no dey suspect bomb for d plane |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by obailala(m): 11:00am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Mayor_of_Lagos: That is impossible. International airports have multiple runways for precisely that reason. If a runway is unusable there usually are two parallel sets aligned N-S and E-W to give airlift assist with tailwind for departing and headwind for landing. So at minimum there will be four. If one is blocked what happened to other three? What is this one talking about??.. The airport has 1 runway for both domestic and international flights 2 Likes |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by White007(m): 11:03am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Only in Nigeria Smdh! |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Nobody: 11:03am On Dec 05, 2013 |
This one is strong... |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by halfcurrent(m): 11:05am On Dec 05, 2013 |
lawsbanks: No towing vehicle for planes Or better still to push and start!! lol.. |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Mobsync(m): 11:05am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Mayor_of_Lagos: That is impossible. International airports have multiple runways for precisely that reason. If a runway is unusable there usually are two parallel sets aligned N-S and E-W to give airlift assist with tailwind for departing and headwind for landing. So at minimum there will be four. If one is blocked what happened to other three? You talk as if you are not a Nigerian. 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Fazhy: 11:05am On Dec 05, 2013 |
which landed around 9pm on Wednesday but developed a minor problem after landing. Praise be the Lord. 1 Like
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Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by 01mcfadden(m): 11:06am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Will Oduah be called to give answer to this again? Fingers crossed! |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by alaoeri: 11:07am On Dec 05, 2013 |
International airport with only one runway, international indeed. 2 Likes |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Lilimax(f): 11:10am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Quite unusal Well anything is possible in Naija |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by LeStylo: 11:15am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Mayor_of_Lagos: That is impossible. International airports have multiple runways for precisely that reason. If a runway is unusable there usually are two parallel sets aligned N-S and E-W to give airlift assist with tailwind for departing and headwind for landing. So at minimum there will be four. If one is blocked what happened to other three?Only MMIA has twin runways of standard. Abuja has got only one just like every other Airport in Nigeria. Same runway used for take-off and landing. So much about Airport upgrade. 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by BabaEleko(m): 11:15am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Hgchjk |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by donnelly(m): 11:15am On Dec 05, 2013 |
That is very true I am at abuja air port right now , no flight to lagos till 4pm.this is bad because I have an international flight from lagos to china by 1pm. What will I do... |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Nobody: 11:16am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Those bulletproof vehicles can't tow the plane? 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Airport Shut As Saudi Plane Blocks Runway by Nobody: 11:16am On Dec 05, 2013 |
Mayor_of_Lagos: That is impossible. International airports have multiple runways for precisely that reason. If a runway is unusable there usually are two parallel sets aligned N-S and E-W to give airlift assist with tailwind for departing and headwind for landing. So at minimum there will be four. If one is blocked what happened to other three?mr. Know all:; |
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