Fiji Village: Labasa Airport will be closed from 16 February to 27 March 2026 to allow critical runway pavement strengthening works.

Fiji Airports says the upgrade is essential for improving the airport’s safety, reliability, and long-term resilience.

They say it will enhance key sections of the runway to improve its Pavement Classification Rating, which is a measure of how much weight a runway can safely support.

They add that once completed, the upgraded runway will accommodate ATR 72 aircraft operations, in line with an approved safety case.

The works are funded by the World Bank under the Na Vualiku Project.

Fiji Airports is also working with airline partners and transport stakeholders to ensure travel options are available for passengers during the temporary closure.

Source: https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Labasa-Airport-to-close-temporarily-for-runway-upgrade-works-4r8xf5/

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