The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) stating that it is extending the closure of International Airspace until a specific date is reported instead of August 19, 2020, as previously stated. The notice was issued yesterday, July 21, 2020.

This extension implies that “only essential and diplomatic flights” would be allowed for now until the airspace is opened for International Flight Operations. Also, no new date was provided by the NCAA for the resumption of international flights.[tg_alert_box style=”notice”]The Federal Government had in March shut down International Airports in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 but allowed only Diplomatic And Essential Flight Operations.[/tg_alert_box]