The Port Harcourt International Airport has been chosen by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, as one of the five airports expected to resume domestic operations across the country on June 21 2020.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA in a circular signed by the Director-General, Capt. Musa Nuhu stated that the airports to reopen for operations include Omagwa International Airport Port Harcourt, Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos, Sam Mbakwe Airport Owerri, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano.
The circular added that the Nigerian Airspace remains closed for International flights. The circular equally noted that other airports will be gradually added to the network after a review and assessment.
All flights to any airport outside the above five listed airports above shall comply with the existing COVID- 19 protocols for approvals.
The closure of Nigerian airports to international flights will continue until a date of resumption is announced, the circular further read.