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Mallam Aminu Kano International AirportDNKN / KAN

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport serves Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. Its ICAO code is DNKN and its IATA code KAN. The longest of its 2 runways is 06/24, at 10,831 ft (3,301 m). The field is 1,562 ft (476 m) above sea level. Local time is Africa/Lagos, UTC+1.

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ICAO
DNKN
IATA
KAN
LONGEST RUNWAY
10,831 ft
3,301 m · 06/24
ELEVATION
1,562 ft
476 m
TIME ZONE
UTC+1
Africa/Lagos
POSITION
12.046°N
8.524°E

Runways

06/2410,831 ft · 3,301 mASP
05/238,040 ft · 2,451 mASP

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Questions people ask about Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

How long is the runway at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?

The longest runway, 06/24, is 10,831 ft (3,301 m), surface ASP. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport has 2 runways in all.

What is the elevation of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?

1,562 ft (476 m) above mean sea level.

What time zone is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in?

Africa/Lagos: UTC+1.

What are the codes for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?

ICAO DNKN, IATA KAN. It serves Kano, Nigeria.

How far can you fly from Kano?
Open the mapper with a 7,300 nm range ring around DNKN, then pick your own aircraft, add a route and check every leg.
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