Runway at Kuching International Airport closed following aircraft-related incident
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025
By: Bernama Text Size: The RMAF aircraft that was involved in a runway incident at Kuching International Airport this morning. - Social media KUALA LUMPUR: The runway at Kuching International Airport (KIA) is currently closed to facilitate the removal of a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft and subsequent runway clearing works, following an aircraft-related incident at 11.30am today. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued and the closure is expected to continue until 3 pm today. 'During this closure, 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),' said the airports operator in its X post today. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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