Nigeria's FAAN Tackles Airport Congestion Crisis
Nigeria's airports are facing a significant crisis due to a shortage of parking spaces for aircraft, particularly affecting operations at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MM2) in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The congestion is causing delays in take-offs and landings, with incoming aircraft often forced to hold patterns due to unavailable parking positions.
An airport source indicated that the situation has become chronic, impacting daily operations and creating difficulties for ground-handling services. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has initiated plans to expand apron capacity to alleviate the pressure.
Additionally, MM2 is set to introduce a slot system to better manage aircraft movements. The congestion is particularly acute during peak periods, with aircraft sometimes unable to depart until others are moved, highlighting the critical state of Nigeria's airport infrastructure amid rising passenger traffic.
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