Heavy rainfall has damaged the Matthews Ridge Airstrip, which has since been closed for remedial emergency repairs.
In a brief statement, Saheed Sulaman, the Director of Air Transport Management at the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority said the Works Ministry 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,” he added.
He further noted that all aircraft operators have been notified of the situation.