Report: Dolow District Airport Reopens After Two-Year Closure

Somaliland Standard reported that Dolow District Airport in Gedo Province reopened on Saturday after a two-year closure, according to a report published August 29, 2026.

The report does not state an exact calendar date for the reopening, and it does not identify any aviation authority or airport operator confirming the event. No official confirmation from the Somali Federal Government or the Jubaland administration is cited.

Dolow District Commissioner Mohamed Hussein Abdi Lafeey is identified in the same report as having concluded a military training programme for Jubaland Dervish Forces. The commissioner said the troops received high-quality military training on counterterrorism operations in Dolow District, according to Somaliland Standard.

In remarks reported by the outlet, Commissioner Lafeey urged the trained troops to use the training for security, to liberate areas held by the militant group, and to protect Jubaland state. He also called on them to uphold army ethics, honour, reputation, unity and statehood, and to discharge duties with honesty, patriotism and responsibility.

The commissioner thanked the army leadership, particularly Commander Mohamed Hassan Buule, for effective leadership, unity and honesty.

The Somaliland Standard report does not establish that commercial flights have resumed at the airport, nor does it provide any technical details about airport infrastructure, rehabilitation works, or safety assessments. The cause of the two-year closure is mentioned as a political dispute between the Somali Federal Government and Jubaland administration, but the report does not provide evidence or details of the dispute or its resolution.

No contract values, budgets, or project timelines are included. The publication date on the report is August 29, 2026, while the page also contains content dated September 30, 2026.