Executive Airport

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

Kano, NG

Overview

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is a large airport serving the Kano region, at a field elevation of 1,562 ft (476 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.

Crew Briefing

Field elevation

1,562 ft

476 m AMSL

Position (FMS entry)

12°02.74'N 008°31.41'E

12.04561, 8.52357

Daylight today (UTC)

Sunrise 05:14Z
Sunset 17:16Z
12h 2m of daylight

Codes & service

ICAO / GPSDNKN

RegionNG-KN

Airline serviceScheduled

Official airport site Background on Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.

Live Weather

Weather impact score

VFR approach

Low risk

90/ 100

VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.

IFR approach

Low risk

90/ 100

IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.

Ceiling

None reported

Visibility

—

Runway wind

—

Primary risk drivers

TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups

Wind

—

Visibility

—

Temp / Dew

— / —

Altimeter

—

METAR · 25 23:00Z

METAR DNKN 252300Z NI00 METAR

TAF · issued 30 17:00Z

TAF DNKN 301700Z 3018/0124 22005KT 9999 SCT009
TEMPO 3020/0102 TS BKN010 FEW019CB

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight

Departure / Arrival Briefing

Runway in use at DNKN

Departure from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (DNKN)

Departure on runway 06 is workable — brief the items flagged below.

Headwind

—

Crosswind

—

Ceiling

No BKN/OVC

Density alt

—

Forecast change — TEMPO 3020/0102 TS BKN010 FEW019CB

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 06 — plan a diversion.

Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus

RWY 06 — ILS CAT IIIa+

Autoland / HUD approval and LVP in force

0 ft / 0.15 sm

Below minima

RWY 24 — ILS CAT IIIa+

Autoland / HUD approval and LVP in force

0 ft / 0.15 sm

Below minima

RWY 05 — ILS CAT IIIa+

Autoland / HUD approval and LVP in force

0 ft / 0.15 sm

Below minima

RWY 23 — ILS CAT IIIa+

Autoland / HUD approval and LVP in force

0 ft / 0.15 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

CAT III

0 ft / 0.15 sm

METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 06

TEMPOTemporarily 20:00Z–02:00ZAbove minima
Improves conditions clear of CAT III minima on RWY 06.
- Ceiling 1,000 ft vs 0 ft minimum
- Weather TS
TEMPO 3020/0102 TS BKN010 FEW019CB

Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.

Alternates near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (DNKN)

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

via public aviation sources

Kano, NG

http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=2

Executive Jet Facilities

No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.

Runways

Longest open runway: 10,831 ft (3,301 m)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Lit	Status
06/24	10,831 ft	197 ft	Asphalt	Yes	Open
05/23	8,040 ft	148 ft	Asphalt	Yes	Open

Source: OurAirports public dataset

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