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Akure Airport

IATA AKRICAO DNAK🇳🇬 Akure
Coordinates
7.2467°N, 5.3010°E
Elevation
1,100 ft (335 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NG-ON
Time zone
Lagos(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
18:49
Civil dusk
19:10

About 12h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Akure Airport

Akure Airport

Akure Airport is an airport serving Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

DNAK

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 219,195 ft / 2,803 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.200 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Check-inSecurity

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: WSW (from about 247.5°), on 24% of observations, averaging 5 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan6%2,960 ft
Feb15%3,108 ft
Mar33%3,133 ft
Apr50%3,034 ft
May52%2,886 ft
Jun42%2,686 ft
Jul28%2,448 ft
Aug25%2,403 ft
Sep36%2,522 ft
Oct39%2,678 ft
Nov47%3,116 ft
Dec23%3,116 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~2,4033,133 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Akure Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Akure Airport?

The ICAO code for Akure Airport is DNAK, and its IATA code is AKR.

Where is Akure Airport located?

Akure Airport is medium airport located in Akure, Nigeria, at an elevation of 1,100 ft (335 m).

How many runways does Akure Airport have?

Akure Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,195 ft / 2,803 m.

What time zone is Akure Airport in?

Akure Airport is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Akure Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Akure Airport is approximately 0.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Akure Airport?

The nearest airport to Akure Airport is Oshogbo Airport (DNOS), about 58.4 nm to the nw, followed by Benin Airport and Ajaokuta Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Akure Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.