21.   The site, including the main runway, is littered with mines, unexploded bombs, live bullets, artillery shells and rockets.

22.   Nour said workers were putting a new layer of asphalt on the main runway during daylight hours, adding that airline companies had been asked to adjust their schedules.

23.   Repairs to the main runway were also causing problems Tuesday, with some planes forced to land on a secondary track.

24.   The airport, which once took regular civilian flights has been closed since the Yugoslav army withdrew from the complex, wrecking buildings and blowing up the main runway.

25.   The commander of a Polish de-mining unit lost a leg Friday while clearing an area close to the main runway at this coalition air base.

26.   The hijacker ordered the pilot to turn back to Makhachkala where the aircraft was parked at the end of the main runway Wednesday morning.

27.   The main runway was shut down while the operation of the airport was slightly affected.