Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): Codes, Runways & Location
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (IATA: LOS · ICAO: DNMM) is a large airport serving Lagos, Nigeria. It lies at 6.5774° N, 3.3212° E, 135 ft (41 m) above sea level.
Overview of Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Lagos in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code LOS and the ICAO code DNMM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3900 m (12794 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 135 ft (41 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) about 106 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 ≈ 3,900 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Where is Murtala Muhammed International Airport located?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 6.5774° N, 3.3212° E.
What is the airport code for Murtala Muhammed International Airport?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport has an IATA code of LOS and an ICAO code of DNMM.
How long is the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport's longest runway is about 3900 m (12794 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Murtala Muhammed International Airport have?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Murtala Muhammed International Airport a major airport?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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