Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN): Codes, Runways & Location
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (IATA: KAN · ICAO: DNKN) is a large airport serving Kano, Nigeria. It lies at 12.0456° N, 8.5236° E, 1562 ft (476 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kano in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code KAN and the ICAO code DNKN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3301 m (10831 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 1562 ft (476 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Zaria Airport (ZAR) about 137 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 ≈ 3,301 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Where is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport located?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is located in Kano, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 12.0456° N, 8.5236° E.
What is the airport code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport has an IATA code of KAN and an ICAO code of DNKN.
How long is the runway at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport's longest runway is about 3301 m (10831 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport have?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport a major airport?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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