The Civil Aviation Authority Denies Reports of Closure of Aadan Cadde Airport
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Mogadishu — The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has denied reports circulating on social media in recent days claiming that the Aadan Cadde International Airport will be closed in the coming days due to delegations and senior officials heading to the city of Mogadishu.
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The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) denied rumors that Aden Adde International Airport would be closed in the coming days due to high-level delegations arriving in Mogadishu.
Attributed to: Somali Civil Aviation Authority
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The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) denied rumors that Aden Adde International Airport would be closed in the coming days due to high-level delegations arriving in Mogadishu.
Attributed to: Somali Civil Aviation Authority
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The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has denied rumors that Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport will be closed in the coming days.
Attributed to: Hay’adda Duulista Rayidka Soomaaliyeed
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The SCAA urged the public to verify information regarding flights and airport operations from official sources.
Attributed to: Somali Civil Aviation Authority
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The authority has urged the public to follow official channels for accurate information regarding flights and airport operations.
Attributed to: Hay’adda Duulista Rayidka Soomaaliyeed
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SCAA stated that normal flight operations at Aden Adde International Airport will continue as usual.
Attributed to: Somali Civil Aviation Authority
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Most recent report · 5 October 2026 10:54 UTC
The Civil Aviation Authority Denies Reports of Closure of Aadan Cadde Airport
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What is the news about the closure of Mogadishu airport in the coming days?
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5 October 2026 · 08:00–10:54 UTC
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The Civil Aviation Authority Denies Reports of Closure of Aadan Cadde Airport
Mogadishu — The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has denied reports circulating on social media in recent days claiming that the Aadan Cadde…
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What is the news about the closure of Mogadishu airport in the coming days?
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has issued a press release addressing reports that the Aden Adde International Airport will be closed in…
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