# Sierra Leone civil aviation during ECOWAS summit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-civil-aviation-during-ecowas-summit > Updated: 2026-07-29T14:04:17.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In early July, Sierra Leone introduced temporary airport security measures ahead of the ECOWAS summit, focusing on immediate safety protocols at Freetown International Airport. Later in the month, the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) was honoured at the ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit and highlighted for its effective handling of the summit’s air‑traffic demands. The authority coordinated arrivals and departures of about 30 diplomatic and official aircraft, maintained commercial flight schedules, and completed preparatory work such as road rehabilitation, infrastructure inspections, and deployment of an advanced drone‑detection system. Together, the snapshots show a progression from short‑term security actions to broader recognition of Sierra Leone’s aviation management capabilities during the high‑profile regional event. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority Recognised at ICAO Gender Summit and Delivers Seamless ECOWAS Air Operations Sierra Leone’s civil aviation authority earned continental recognition for Director General Musayeroh Barrie at an ICAO gender summit and smoothly handled air traffic for a recent ECOWAS summit, maintaining all 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-civil-aviation-authority-recognised-at-icao-gender-summit-and-delivers-seamless-ecowas- ### 2026-07-11: Sierra Leone Implements Temporary Airport Security Measures for ECOWAS Summit Sierra Leone’s airport authority will enforce temporary security, traffic and cargo measures at Freetown International Airport from 17‑19 July 2026 for the ECOWAS summit, while keeping commercial flights on‑air 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-implements-temporary-airport-security-measures-for-ecowas-summit --- Cite as: Sierra Leone civil aviation during ECOWAS summit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-civil-aviation-during-ecowas-summit