Flights at JKIA resume after suspension

Flight operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have resumed.

A statement by Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) on Monday evening said the flights resumed after a stalled plane was removed from the runaway.

"KAA would like to Inform the public that flight operations at JKIA have resumed after a runway incident that occurred at 0810hrs this morning," the statement reads in part. 

The morning incident involved a Singapore airline cargo aircraft B747-400) which was destined for Amsterdam but was forced to abort takeoff due to a technical issue.

KAA said 11 out of 16 of its rear tires were punctured, leading to the runaway closure.

To remove the aircraft from the runway, they were required to evacuate 100 tonnes of cargo and the replacement of the damaged fires before they could be towed to safety.

The successful removal of the plane at around 1640hrs was undertaken by a technical team from KAA, Kenya Airways (KQ), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and other stakeholders.

The Authority has advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates on the status of their flights.

"We regret the inconvenience caused by today's incident and extend our gratitude to the technical team, airport staff, and stakeholders who worked tirelessly to resolve the incident," KAA said.