AviationNews – Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority has indefinitely postponed the planned reopening of Khartoum International Airport after the facility was struck by a significant drone attack on Tuesday. This decision halts the long-awaited resumption of civilian flights, which were set to begin just one day after the attack occurred.
The airport, a critical piece of national infrastructure, has been closed since 2023 due to the devastating civil war. The government had scheduled Wednesday for the formal resumption of domestic flights, a move seen as a major step toward normalizing life in the capital. That plan was shattered when multiple explosive drones targeted the airport’s vicinity.
The attack makes the safe operation of commercial flights impossible. The postponement underscores the fragile security situation in the capital, proving that critical infrastructure remains highly vulnerable. The inability to secure the airport perimeter against aerial threats poses an unacceptable risk to aircraft, ground crews, and passengers.
“Following yesterday’s attack, the safety and security of civilian operations cannot be guaranteed,” a spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority announced. “We are therefore indefinitely postponing the reopening of Khartoum International Airport until the security situation is verifiably stable.”
This development is a severe setback for both the government and the residents of Khartoum, dashing hopes for a return to relative normalcy. The future of the airport now depends entirely on the military’s ability to secure the capital from further aerial attacks.
The drone strike on Khartoum International Airport highlights the persistent volatility of the ongoing conflict. The anticipated reopening is now on hold, leaving Sudan’s primary aviation hub shuttered as the war continues to disrupt civilian life.
