Fiji Airports: Operational Update: Labasa Airport temporary closure

Fiji Airports provides the following operational update regarding the previously announced temporary closure of Labasa Airport from 16 February to 27 March 2026. The closure is necessary to facilitate critical runway pavement strengthening, which is essential to ensuring long-term safety, structural integrity, and continued compliance with international aviation standards.

To minimise disruption to the travelling public and the business community, the following arrangements have been confirmed in collaboration with key stakeholders:

• Fiji Airways (Fiji Link) will operate 44 additional flights to and from Savusavu Airport during this period.
• Northern Air will operate two (2) daily flights on the Savusavu route.
• Ground transport services - Normal bus services will operate as usual. Passengers with direct hotel bookings in the Northern Division will also receive minibus pick-up schedules. Timetables and route information will be shared shortly through our official channels and social media platforms.

Fiji Airports Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mesake Nawari, stated that the decision to close the airport temporarily was not taken lightly, but is necessary due to the nature of the upgrade works.

“These runway upgrades are vital to addressing structural issues and ensuring ongoing compliance with international aviation safety standards.

We remain committed to maintaining air connectivity for Vanua Levu during this period and thank the public for their patience and cooperation as we carry out these essential works.”

These upgrades are being delivered with funding from the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu (Na Vualiku Project), supported by the World Bank.

These upgrades form part of Fiji Airports’ long-term infrastructure improvement programme and support its broader vision of becoming a world-class aviation hub in the Blue Pacific. The organisation is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and welcoming travel experiences across its network.

“This is an investment in the future of the Northern Division,” Mr Nawari added.

“Carrying out these works will help mitigate unplanned disruptions in the future.” Fiji Airports reiterates its commitment to the continued development and enhancement of its national airport network in support of Fiji’s economic and regional connectivity objectives.