Maiduguri International Airport
Overview
Maiduguri International Airport is a large airport serving the Maiduguri region, at a field elevation of 1,099 ft (335 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 04:56Z
- Sunset 16:58Z
- 12h 2m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR DNMA 020600Z 00000KT CAVOK 25/24 Q1014
TAF DNMA 301700Z 3018/0124 28006KT 9999 FEW012 TEMPO 3019/0101 TS BKN014 FEW021CB
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 05 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 0 kt from the none
- Headwind — 0 kt headwind component on 05
- Runway — 9,846 ft available × 197 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 2,520 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 3019/0101 TS BKN014 FEW021CB
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 05.
- TEMPOTemporarily 19:00Z–01:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 05.
- Ceiling 1,400 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Weather TS
TEMPO 3019/0101 TS BKN014 FEW021CB
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
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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 sourcesExecutive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,846 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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