Runway closed at southwest Japan airport after explosion reported

The runway at Miyazaki airport in southwest Japan was closed on October 2 after an explosion was reported, local authorities said, Report informs via Kyodo News.

The runway closure has led to the suspension of all Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways flights to and from the airport, according to the airlines.

Local firefighters said they received a report at around 8:10 a.m. that an explosion had been heard within the airport grounds, while the local office of the transport ministry said the runway closure was expected to continue through Wednesday evening.