Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS): Codes, Runways & Location
Yakubu Gowon Airport (IATA: JOS · ICAO: DNJO) is a medium-sized airport serving Jos, Nigeria. It lies at 9.6398° N, 8.8691° E, 4232 ft (1290 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yakubu Gowon Airport
Yakubu Gowon Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jos in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code JOS and the ICAO code DNJO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yakubu Gowon Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3001 m (9845 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 4232 ft (1290 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) about 134 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 Yakubu Gowon Airport
Where is Yakubu Gowon Airport located?
Yakubu Gowon Airport is located in Jos, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 9.6398° N, 8.8691° E.
What is the airport code for Yakubu Gowon Airport?
Yakubu Gowon Airport has an IATA code of JOS and an ICAO code of DNJO.
How long is the runway at Yakubu Gowon Airport?
Yakubu Gowon Airport's longest runway is about 3001 m (9845 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Yakubu Gowon Airport have?
Yakubu Gowon Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Yakubu Gowon Airport a major airport?
Yakubu Gowon Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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