Najaf Airport halts commercial operations for four days
2026-07-05T18:34:36+00:00
Shafaq News- Najaf
Najaf International Airport will suspend commercial flight operations for four days due to operational reasons, the airport administration announced, as the province prepares to receive the body of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a massive gathering on July 8.
The suspension will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time (12:00 UTC) on July 6 and remain in effect until 4:00 a.m. local time (01:00 UTC) on July 9.
During the closure, the airport will not be available as an alternate airport for any flights. Services operating under special approvals, however, will be exempt from the suspension.
