Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO): Codes, Runways & Location
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (IATA: SKO · ICAO: DNSO) is a large airport serving Sokoto, Nigeria. It lies at 12.9157° N, 5.2075° E, 1010 ft (308 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sokoto in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code SKO and the ICAO code DNSO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9844 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 1010 ft (308 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport about 103 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
Where is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport located?
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is located in Sokoto, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 12.9157° N, 5.2075° E.
What is the airport code for Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport has an IATA code of SKO and an ICAO code of DNSO.
How long is the runway at Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9844 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport have?
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport a major airport?
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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