Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport DNKN: Serving Kano, the capital of the Kano State of Nigeria, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is sometimes referred to as MAKIA and is a major transit point for the annual Muslim Haji to Mecca. Hajj 2018 will take place in August. Here are the airport details.
Cities:
Kano
Country:
Nigeria
ICAO:
DNKN
IATA:
KAN
Elevation:
1,562ft/476m
Latitude/longitude:
12.0456° N, 8.5221° E
Operating hours:
24/7
Airport type:
International
Slots:
N/A
Runways:
2
Timezone:
UTC +1
AOE:
Yes
Tower frequency:
118.1
Ground frequency:
123.6
On the Ground
Airport location: Approximately 30 minutes driving time from the city centre
Types of aircraft handled: All categories
Number of aircraft handled: About 20 A/C Domestic and International of all categories
Longest runway: 1,562ft/476m
Navaid available: Yes
Fire category: CAT 9
Equipment available: Full GSE for all aircrafts available including towbar
Fuel types: AvGas / Jet A1
Operational Information
Lead time for permit approval:
Applying through NCAA with valid documents allows for permits approval within 24hrs
Crew visas: Not required
Customs: Available
Alternative airports: DNKA, DNAA, DNJO
Other cities served: Dutse, Katsina, Gombe, Kaduna
Important numbers:
Fire: 112
Police: +2348032419754, +2348123821575 or 199
AIS: +2348053098223 / +2348065092140
Tourist Information
Climate:
The climate in Kanu is tropical savanna so it’s usually quite hot throughout the year and becomes cooler from December to February. Average temperatures of 26.4 degrees Celsius (79.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
Security: Kano is a peaceful and safe place
Accommodation:
Tahir Guest Palace Hotel
Royal Tropicana Hotel
Green Palace Hotel
Attractions:
Emir Palace
Kano Zoo
Silver Jubilee Monument
Hausa Museum
For more information on this airport and to visit the official website, click here
For support with your flight operations to Kano, contact UAS
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