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Kota Kinabalu airport runway shut for maintenance works
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has temporarily closed its runway to undergo essential rectification and maintenance works. The closure is expected to impact flight operations at the major Sabah aviation hub.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 17 — Kota Kinabalu International Airport announced a temporary runway closure to facilitate critical maintenance and rectification works on the facility.
The closure, which commenced on the date of announcement, is part of planned infrastructure maintenance to ensure the runway meets operational safety and performance standards. Airport authorities have initiated the necessary procedures to manage the impact on flight schedules during the maintenance period.
Passengers and airlines using the airport have been advised to check with their carriers for updates on flight arrangements and potential rebooking options. The airport authority is coordinating with airlines to minimize disruptions to regional and international services.
No specific timeline for the completion of the rectification works was provided in the initial announcement. The airport authority indicated that further updates would be issued as the maintenance programme progresses.