JKIA Runway Closed After Aircraft Develops a Mechanical Problem

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday evening temporarily closed off its runaway after an aircraft developed a mechanical problem.

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), through its official Twitter page, said flight landings and takeoffs were stopped as crews respond to safely remove the disabled aircraft.

The agency advised travelers to check with their respective airlines for flight status updates.

“Jambo! This is to confirm that the runway at JKIA is temporarily closed as crews respond to safely remove a disabled aircraft. Takeoffs and landings are on hold. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airline for flight status updates,” read the statement from KAA.

The Star reported that arriving flights were being diverted to the Moi International Airport, Mombasa, and others to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director-General Gilbert Kibe said the Fly540 plane developed mechanical problems with its nose gear blocking the runway.