Maiduguri, Nigeria
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Maiduguri, Nigeria
Anybody flying regularly into Maiduguri recently? Is it ok for Oyibo pilots to land and refuel, just staying within the airfield? And is fuel still available? Grateful for any up to date information. Tx
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Sahara Reporters on 31 August reported that a senior military official in Abuja that Boko Haram militants are planning a major offensive to take over Maiduguri
Boko Haram planning attack to seize Maiduguri
Boko Haram planning attack to seize Maiduguri
Current Notam,s indicate that the airport is closed to civil traffic.
AERODROME CLOSED TO CIVIL AIR TRAFFIC DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS. 02 JUL 11:40
2014 UNTIL 30 SEP 10:40 2014 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 02 JUL 10:57 2014
AERODROME CLOSED TO CIVIL AIR TRAFFIC DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS. 02 JUL 11:40
2014 UNTIL 30 SEP 10:40 2014 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 02 JUL 10:57 2014
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Maiduguri
I was in Maiduguri for a weeks or so a couple of months ago. We drove in from Gombe, which was intense. We were told the airport was closed to civil traffic, except for the Governor's aircraft and similar high level pols. There's a half-way decent hotel, the SATUS Hotel, but it's the other end of town. Atmosphere is pretty tense, lots of security personnel around. But if you get permission to fly in, I reckon you'd be fine to refuel and do a turn-around.
