{
  "id": 8024657,
  "title": "Runway closure affects 20 flights at Kota Kinabalu airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/runway-closure-affects-20-flights-at-kota-kinabalu-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T12:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/17/runway-closure-affects-20-flights-at-kota-kinabalu-airport"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Kinabalu International Airport faced a temporary runway closure today, affecting 20 flights, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). The runway was closed due to continuous rain delaying essential works, ensuring the safety of the necessary repairs.\n\nMAHB emphasized that safety is their top priority, and flight operations would only resume once the runway is deemed safe for use. The operator apologized for the inconvenience caused and thanked passengers for their patience and understanding.\n\nPassengers were advised to check their latest flight status directly with the respective airlines for updates on their travel plans.",
  "summary": "MAHB says continuous rain has delayed essential works needed before the runway can safely reopen.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Kota Kinabalu airport runway temporarily closed for rectification works",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/kota-kinabalu-airport-runway-temporarily-closed-for-rectification",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:42:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Runway closure affects 20 flights at Kota Kinabalu airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/runway-closure-affects-20-flights-at-kota-kinabalu-airport-8027793",
        "published": "2026-09-17T12:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "20 flights affected by Kota Kinabalu Airport runway closure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/20-flights-affected-by-kota-kinabalu-airport-runway-closure",
        "published": "2026-09-17T12:59:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}