KUCHING (June 23): The runway at Kuching International Airport has been temporarily closed following an emergency landing involving an aircraft today.

Malaysia Airports issued a Travel Advisory on Facebook confirming the closure.

“Following an aircraft-related incident at 11.30am today, the runway at Kuching International Airport (KIA) is currently closed to facilitate the removal of a Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) aircraft and subsequent runway clearing works.

“A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued, and the closure is expected to continue until 3pm today,” said the advisory.

Malaysia Airports said during this closure, all flight operations at KIA will be impacted.

“Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines. The airport will provide further updates once the runway is declared safe and open for flight operations by the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM),” added the notice.

According to social media posts, the aircraft is believed to be a Royal Malaysian Air Force CN235, which experienced landing gear malfunction, causing one of its wheels to reportedly detach during landing.

All crew members on board are understood to be safe.

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