Ibadan Airport manager, Mr Victor Akinyelure has said that the airport recorded 13, 305 passengers traffic in the first quarter of 2019.
Akinyelure, made this known while speaking with newsmen adding that, 571 aircraft movement was also recorded during the period under review.
He said that two airlines – Arik and Overland Airways — operate in the Ibadan Airport and run shuttle service between Ibadan and Abuja.
Apart from the two airlines, the airport manager noted that chartered flights also patronize the airport while flight operations have been hitch-free.
”The remodeling of the airport terminal, which was inaugurated on May 18 by the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Had Sirika, had started enhancing smooth operations at the airport.The airport runway is 2,400 by 45 meters and suitable for operations without hindrance, though it needs to be extended to be able to accommodate larger aircrafts.Ibadan airport is gradually regaining its lost glory as a result of the revolutionary strides in aviation industry by the present administration” he opined.
He urged travelers in Ibadan to maximise the advantage of the remodeled Ibadan Airport, stressing that the airport is safe for passengers.
”Effort is on to expand and extend the runway and put in more facilities that will attract more airlines thereby creating more routes to fly,” the airport manager stated.
Akinyelure ruled out the problem of animal grazing on the airport runway, saying the neighbouring communities cooperate with the airport management to nip in the bud the menace within the airport’s premises.
