Maiduguri International Airport (MIU): Codes, Runways & Location
Maiduguri International Airport (IATA: MIU · ICAO: DNMA) is a large airport serving Maiduguri, Nigeria. It lies at 11.8542° N, 13.0807° E, 1099 ft (335 m) above sea level.
Overview of Maiduguri International Airport
Maiduguri International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Maiduguri in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code MIU and the ICAO code DNMA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Maiduguri International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3001 m (9846 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 1099 ft (335 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Salak Airport (MVR) about 202 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 ≈ 3,001 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maiduguri International Airport
Where is Maiduguri International Airport located?
Maiduguri International Airport is located in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 11.8542° N, 13.0807° E.
What is the airport code for Maiduguri International Airport?
Maiduguri International Airport has an IATA code of MIU and an ICAO code of DNMA.
How long is the runway at Maiduguri International Airport?
Maiduguri International Airport's longest runway is about 3001 m (9846 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Maiduguri International Airport have?
Maiduguri International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Maiduguri International Airport a major airport?
Maiduguri International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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