Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU): Codes, Runways & Location
Akanu Ibiam International Airport (IATA: ENU · ICAO: DNEN) is a large airport serving Enegu, Nigeria. It lies at 6.4737° N, 7.5605° E, 466 ft (142 m) above sea level.
Overview of Akanu Ibiam International Airport
Akanu Ibiam International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Enegu in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code ENU and the ICAO code DNEN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Akanu Ibiam International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2402 m (7879 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 466 ft (142 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chinua Achebe International Airport about 80 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,402 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Akanu Ibiam International Airport
Where is Akanu Ibiam International Airport located?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport is located in Enegu, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 6.4737° N, 7.5605° E.
What is the airport code for Akanu Ibiam International Airport?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport has an IATA code of ENU and an ICAO code of DNEN.
How long is the runway at Akanu Ibiam International Airport?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport's longest runway is about 2402 m (7879 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Akanu Ibiam International Airport have?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Akanu Ibiam International Airport a major airport?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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