According to an official Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and a public statement released by the authority, the closure is necessary to facilitate the conduct of local elections. The suspension will affect all flight movements, including both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Key Details of the Closure
The SCAA has provided specific technical details regarding the operational pause:
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Duration: From 00:01 UTC to 23:59 UTC on December 25, 2025.
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Scope: All Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) movements.
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Reason: High-priority security and logistical requirements for the local election cycle.
“We are informing the Somali public, travel agencies, and airline companies that Aden Adde Airport will be closed on Thursday… due to the local elections,” the SCAA statement confirmed.
Impact on Travelers and Airlines
The SCAA has urged all stakeholders to take immediate note of this closure to avoid disruptions. Travel agencies and airlines are expected to reschedule flights falling within the 24-hour window. No exceptions for “movement at all” were noted in the NOTAM (A0122/25), suggesting a strict enforcement of the grounding.
Passengers scheduled to travel on Christmas Day are advised to contact their respective airlines for rebooking options or further information regarding their itineraries.
The SCAA maintains that while they strive for accuracy in these communications, travelers should remain in close contact with official channels for any last-minute updates or technical changes to the flight schedule.
