KKIA runway reopens after final safety checks
Passengers travelling to and from the airport are advised to check with their airlines for updates and the latest status of their flights.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) saw a temporary closure of its runway yesterday, pending final safety inspections. The runway re-opened at 11.30pm after passing these safety checks, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's update on its social media platform. Flight operations have since resumed. Passengers with trips to and from KKIA are advised to verify their airline's current flight status and updates.
The runway was shut down at 2.45pm, impacting approximately 20 flights - both arrivals and departures. Reports from the site indicated delays or cancellations of several flights, while some services were redirected to Labuan and Sandakan. This disruption has resulted in some passengers waiting for hours, often checking flight information displays and airline notifications for revised departure and arrival times.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- KKIA runway reopens after final safety checks freemalaysiatoday.com
- KKIA runway reopens after rectification works nst.com.my
