The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) says operations at the Lüderitz Airport resumed fully on Friday after a temporary closure on Thursday due to safety concerns.
The airport came to a standstill after experiencing mechanical issues with the fire and rescue truck since Wednesday.
“Subsequently, a Notice to Airmen was issued on the unavailability of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting services at the airport and NAC activated plans to resume operations as soon as possible,” the airports operator said on Friday.
The company said the resumption included operations for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
This comes as FlyNamibia cancelled flights to and from Lüderitz on Thursday.
“FlyNamibia deeply regrets the unexpected cancellation of its scheduled flights to and from Lüderitz Airport. Safety remains our utmost priority at FlyNamibia, and we are committed to adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines set by the relevant authorities,” the airline said.
The airline cited the importance of aviation regulations and that airports must have a functioning fire-fighting vehicle on standby to ensure the safety of passengers and crew in case of emergencies.
In August, FlyNamibia launched weekday flights connecting Eros Airport in Windhoek to Lüderitz through a partnership with TotalEnergies EP Namibia.
FlyNamibia currently operates domestic routes from Eros Airport in Windhoek to Ondangwa, Katima Mulilo, Lüderitz, and Oranjemund.
The airline also operates regional routes between Hosea Kutako International Airport and Cape Town International, as well as Walvis Bay International Airport and Cape Town International.
