Somalia: Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority Denies Reports of Aden Adde Airport Closure

What the report says

The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has rejected online claims that Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu will be closed because of the expected arrival of senior officials and foreign delegations. The denial, reported by Shabelle Media Network on 5 October 2026 and carried by AllAfrica, came after social media posts said flights in and out of the capital airport would be suspended for two days and that nearby roads could face restrictions.

According to the report, the authority said there had been no change to airport operations and no plan to shut the facility in the coming days. It also said scheduled flights would continue as normal. The agency urged passengers and the wider public not to depend on unverified posts about airport services.

The statement is significant because Aden Adde International Airport is Somalia’s main international gateway and any interruption there would affect travelers, airlines and government movement in the capital. The report also highlights a broader issue in Somalia and elsewhere: rumors about security or official travel can spread quickly online and create confusion before being checked by the relevant authorities.

The SCAA advised people to confirm flight and airport information through official channels rather than social media claims.