The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja was closed on Wednesday following an incident involving a private jet on the runway. The shutdown affects operations at the facility, known as NAIA.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2025, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, was shut down after an incident with a private jet on the runway. This closure disrupts air travel in and out of the airport, one of the country's busiest aviation hubs.
The exact details of the incident remain limited, but it occurred directly on the runway, prompting immediate safety measures to halt all operations. No further information on injuries, the cause, or the duration of the shutdown was available from initial reports.
NAIA serves as a key gateway for international and domestic flights, handling significant passenger and cargo traffic. Such incidents highlight ongoing challenges in airport safety and maintenance in Nigeria's aviation sector.