A runway fire at the OR Tambo International Airport was temporarily closed on Monday afternoon as a result of a veld fire, but this has not affected airport operations.
“Management confirms that runway 21L/03R has been temporarily closed due to a veld fire that spilt over from the adjacent community within the airport precinct.”
The airport management said its fire and rescue team was on-site working to extinguish the fire.
“Airport operations have not been impacted, flights are still landing and departing as scheduled.”
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Fire closes OR Tambo runway, operations not affected
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A runway fire at the OR Tambo International Airport was temporarily closed on Monday afternoon as a result of a veld fire, but this has not affected airport operations.
“Management confirms that runway 21L/03R has been temporarily closed due to a veld fire that spilt over from the adjacent community within the airport precinct.”
The airport management said its fire and rescue team was on-site working to extinguish the fire.
“Airport operations have not been impacted, flights are still landing and departing as scheduled.”
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