Jandakot Airport in Perth closes all runways after lightning strikes damage navigation and guidance lighting, with the airport telling pilots that runways remain shut for at least tonight.
Local outlets report the operator confirms the impact is largely to runway and taxiway lights rather than the runways themselves. The West Australian and PerthNow say a lightning strike knocks out almost all of the taxi and runway lights needed to guide aircraft during take-off and landing. 7News Australia likewise states that almost all runway and taxiway lights are knocked out.
While the coverage is consistent on the cause and operational outcome, wording varies: some articles describe “all runways” being closed immediately, while others emphasize that the damage affects “almost all” of the lights. Across sources, the shutdown is presented as a precaution for safe aircraft operations until repairs and inspections are completed.
