Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport DNKN

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:KanoCountry: NigeriaICAO:DNKNIATA: KANElevation:1,562ft/476mLatitude/longitude:12.0456° N, 8.5221° EOperating hours:24/7Airport type:InternationalSlots:N/ARunways: 2Timezone:UTC +1AOE: Yes Tower frequency:118.1Ground frequency: 123.6

On the Ground

Airport location: Approximately 30 minutes driving time from the city centreTypes of aircraft handled: All categoriesNumber of aircraft handled: About 20 A/C Domestic and International of all categoriesLongest runway: 1,562ft/476mNavaid available: YesFire category: CAT 9Equipment available: Full GSE for all aircrafts available including towbarFuel types: AvGas / Jet A1

Operational Information

Lead time for permit approval: Applying through NCAA with valid documents allows for permits approval within 24hrsCrew visas: Not requiredCustoms: AvailableAlternative airports: DNKA, DNAA, DNJOOther cities served: Dutse, Katsina, Gombe, KadunaImportant 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 placeAccommodation:

• 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 hereFor support with your flight operations to Kano, contact UAS