Due to heavy rainfall, the Matthews Ridge Airstrip and associated taxiway was damaged and consequently will be closed for remedial emergency repairs from today, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says.
All aircraft operators have been notified of this development, according to a statement from the GCAA.
It said that the Ministry of Public Works is working fervently to effect repairs to the runway and taxiway, and to restore normal air transport operations into Matthews Ridge at the earliest opportunity.
“The Ministry and the GCAA regret the inconvenience caused and remain committed to ensuring the safety of passengers and aircraft operations”, the statement added.
