The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted Gateway International Airport, Ogun State, an Aerodrome Operational Permit.
The permit officially allows the Gateway International Airport “to operate Scheduled Commercial Air Transport flights.”
The Airport received the permit following the “successful technical inspection, on-site verification, and audit of the facility”, as disclosed by the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun.
The Airport is now certified with an Aerodrome Reference Code of 3C and an ARFFS Category of 6; it will serve as an “alternate airport” to the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.
The Governor announced, passenger flight will soon commence as the “landmark” facility will unlock “new opportunities for trade, investment”.
Taking to X, Governor Abiodun announced: “We are delighted to announce that our Gateway International Airport has, today, officially received an Aerodrome Operational Permit from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to operate Scheduled Commercial Air Transport flights. This historic milestone follows a successful technical inspection, on-site verification, and audit of the facility — making it the first approval of its kind in Nigeria. NCAA officials have described our airport as a benchmark for what airports should be in the country, and we are glad that history has been made.
“Under the terms of the permit, the Gateway International Airport has been certified with an Aerodrome Reference Code of 3C and an ARFFS Category of 6, with a non-precision runway operating category for Runway 05/23 and an Area Navigation (RNAV) approach type.
“We are equally pleased to share that a major international company has agreed to commence two weekly cargo flights from London to the Gateway International Airport. Our facility will also serve as the designated alternate airport to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, a strategic advantage that will enhance both domestic and international travel.
“Passenger flights will also begin soon, with initial direct routes to Abuja and Port Harcourt. This landmark achievement firmly places Ogun State on the global map, unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment, and tourism.
“With world-class infrastructure, international connectivity, and a strategic location, we are confident that the Gateway International Airport will redefine air travel standards in Nigeria and stand as a proud symbol of our vision for a greater Ogun State.”
