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Air traffic disrupted as birds gather near the airport runway

KUWAIT: The General Directorate of Civil Aviation said that air traffic at Kuwait International Airport has returned to normal after some incoming and departing flights were delayed earlier on Saturday due to the closure of the airport runway for a “limited period” to deal with a gathering of birds near the runway.

The spokesman of Civil Aviation Abdullah Al-Rajhi told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that some flights departing from and arriving at Kuwait airport were delayed due to a gathering of some birds near the airport runway, which was closed for a limited time to take all relevant safety measures.

Al-Rajhi, who is also the director of the department said the concerned bodies in the Department have taken all the approved international air safety measures to deal with the situation in order prevent any accidents that the aircraft or its engines may suffer during takeoff or landing. He confirmed the reopening of the runway “after confirming the safety of all precautionary measures.” — KUNA

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