KUCHING: The runway at Kuching International Airport (KIA) will be closed until 3 pm today (June 23).
According to Malaysia Airports in a social media post, this came following an aircraft-related accident which happened around 11.30 am.
“The runway at KIA is currently closed to facilitate the removal of a Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) aircraft and subsequent runway clearing works.
“A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued, and the closure is expected to continue until 3.00 pm today,” it added.
During this closure, Malaysia Airports said all flight operations at KIA will be impacted.
“Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines. The airport will provide further updates once the runway is declared safe and open for flight operations by the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM),” it said.