The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially approved the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ilisan-Iperu, Ogun State, to commence commercial flight operations.
The regulatory approval was issued on Friday under Part 12.15.17 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) and includes the granting of an Interim Aerodrome Operational Permit, enabling the airport to begin scheduled commercial air transport services.
With this clearance, the airport is set to welcome its first commercial activities, including two weekly cargo flights from London by a leading international aviation firm.
The Gateway Airport has also been designated as an alternate airport to Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport, potentially easing congestion and improving logistics in the region.
In addition to cargo services, passenger flights are expected to launch soon, with initial routes targeting Abuja and Port Harcourt, two key hubs in Nigeria’s domestic aviation network.
The approval is a major boost for Ogun State’s ambition to become a strategic hub for both agriculture and aviation.
Authorities believe the airport, located in the heart of the state’s Special Agro-Processing Zone, will help stimulate exports, create jobs, and support broader economic development.
