Abuja Airport Temporarily Closes Runway After Aircraft Suffers Tyre Burst

Story: written by Daniel November 14,2025
Flight operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, were briefly disrupted on Thursday after a private jet experienced a tyre burst while landing. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 p.m., prompted authorities to shut down the runway as a safety precaution.

Airport officials confirmed that the affected aircraft was quickly inspected and later cleared from the runway. Following this, normal flight activities resumed without further delays.

No casualties were reported, and aviation authorities have assured passengers of continued safety and smooth operations.