The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna has officially been designated as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, during the inaugural flight of Overland Airways from the Minna airport. Keyamo emphasized that the facility meets all the requirements to be recognized as an international airport, with an impressive runway capable of handling large aircraft, including the Boeing 747 and 777.
“The runway is an international runway; a 747 and a tripple 7 can use this runway. Why over the years this has been underutilised is still a puzzle.
“Our eyes are on this airport. By the powers conferred in me, I declare Minna airport as the alternative to Abuja Airport. NCA, FAAN, take note,” he stated.
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