Akure Airport (AKR): Codes, Runways & Location
Akure Airport (IATA: AKR · ICAO: DNAK) is a medium-sized airport serving Akure, Nigeria. It lies at 7.2467° N, 5.3010° E, 1100 ft (335 m) above sea level.
Overview of Akure Airport
Akure Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Akure in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code AKR and the ICAO code DNAK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Akure Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2803 m (9195 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. The field elevation is 1100 ft (335 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Benin Airport (BNI) about 109 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 ≈ 2,803 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Akure Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Akure Airport
Where is Akure Airport located?
Akure Airport is located in Akure, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 7.2467° N, 5.3010° E.
What is the airport code for Akure Airport?
Akure Airport has an IATA code of AKR and an ICAO code of DNAK.
How long is the runway at Akure Airport?
Akure Airport's longest runway is about 2803 m (9195 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Akure Airport have?
Akure Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Akure Airport a major airport?
Akure Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Akure Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →