Executive Airport
Akanu Ibiam International Airport
Enegu, NG
Overview
Akanu Ibiam International Airport is a large airport serving the Enegu region, at a field elevation of 466 ft (142 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
466 ft
142 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
06°28.42'N 007°33.63'E
6.47372, 7.56046
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 05:17Z
- Sunset 17:21Z
- 12h 4m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSDNEN
RegionNG-EN
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Low risk100/ 100
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR approach
Low risk100/ 100
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
Ceiling
None reported
Visibility
—
Runway wind
—
Wind
—
Visibility
—
Temp / Dew
— / —
Altimeter
—
METAR · 13 20:00Z
METAR DNEN R
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at DNEN
Departure from Akanu Ibiam International Airport (DNEN)
Departure on runway 08 looks routine with the current observation.
Headwind
—
Crosswind
—
Ceiling
No BKN/OVC
Density alt
—
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
no reported ceiling and visibility not reported are below the lowest minima normally available on RWY 08 — plan a diversion.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 08 — ILS CAT II
CAT II certification, crew and aircraft approval required
100 ft / 0.25 sm
Below minima
RWY 26 — ILS CAT II
CAT II certification, crew and aircraft approval required
100 ft / 0.25 sm
Below minima
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
ILS CAT I
200 ft / 0.5 sm
CAT II
100 ft / 0.25 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 08
No forecast group in the current TAF changes the minima picture for this runway.
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Akanu Ibiam International Airport (DNEN)
- Chinua Achebe International Airport (DNAN)43 nm WSW · Umuleri · 210 ft elevNo METAR
- Asaba International Airport (DNAS/ABB)56 nm WSW · Asaba · 305 ft elevNo METAR
- Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (DNIM/QOW)66 nm SSW · Owerri · 373 ft elevIFR
- Ajaokuta Airport (DN51)88 nm NW · Ajaokuta · 620 ft elevNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
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Enegu, NG
Hours
- Monday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: 6:30 – 8:00 AM
- Sunday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Executive Jet Facilities
1 on siteRunways
Longest open runway: 7,879 ft (2,402 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,879 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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