KUALA LUMPUR: Airlines were informed in advance of the temporary closure of Runway 3 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said, following flight delays today.
In a statement responding to queries, MAHB said discussions on the planned closure had been under way since October last year with key stakeholders, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Air Traffic Control (ATC), and airlines.
Meetings were held with airlines on Oct 29 2025 and with ATC on Nov 10 2025 to coordinate operational requirements during the closure.
"A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was subsequently issued on Feb 22 detailing the exact closure schedule to allow airlines sufficient planning time," the statement said.
MAHB said the temporary closure was part of planned pavement restoration works following routine inspections that identified localised surface irregularities.
"While the runway remains structurally safe for operations, overlay works are required to maintain long-term safety and performance standards," it said.
Runway 3 was closed from Feb 24 to 26 to allow preparatory works, including adjustments to airfield lighting and markings.
It will reopen on Feb 26 in a shortened configuration, restricted to Code 4C aircraft, generally narrow-body planes.
Wide-body Code 4F aircraft will continue to use Runways 1 and 2.
The shortened configuration will remain in place until Mar 14.
MAHB added that once pavement works are completed, Runway 3 will be closed again from Mar 15 to 17 to reinstate lighting and markings before being restored to its full operational length.
"It is scheduled to reopen fully at 6am on Mar 17," it said.
KLIA will continue operating with its two remaining runways, although functioning with one less runway requires tighter aircraft sequencing, particularly during peak hours, MAHB said.
Air Traffic Control will continue to manage traffic flow in accordance with established safety and capacity parameters.
MAHB said it is working closely with airlines and regulators to minimise inconvenience to passengers during the restoration period. - NST
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