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Akanu Ibiam International Airport

IATA ENUICAO DNEN🇳🇬 Enegu
Coordinates
6.4737°N, 7.5605°E
Elevation
466 ft (142 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
NG-EN
Time zone
Lagos(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
18:50
Civil dusk
19:13

About 12h 28m 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 Akanu Ibiam International Airport

Akanu Ibiam International Airport

Akanu Ibiam International Airport, also known as Enugu Airport, is an international airport serving Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State in Nigeria, and nearby cities, such as Abakaliki, Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Afikpo, Okigwe, Nsukka, Ugep, Orlu, Idah, Otukpo and Ogoja. It is named after the 20th-century politician Akanu Ibiam. The airport is strategically located at Emene, which is the primary industrial hub in Enugu.

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

Live weather

DNEN

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 267,879 ft / 2,402 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ENG VOREnugu VOR115.700 MHz
ILS - IENEnugu ILS freq. IEN108.300 MHz
TWRTWR123.300 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Lounge

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

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Akanu Ibiam International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Akanu Ibiam International Airport?

The ICAO code for Akanu Ibiam International Airport is DNEN, and its IATA code is ENU.

Where is Akanu Ibiam International Airport located?

Akanu Ibiam International Airport is large airport located in Enegu, Nigeria, at an elevation of 466 ft (142 m).

How many runways does Akanu Ibiam International Airport have?

Akanu Ibiam International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,879 ft / 2,402 m.

Which airlines fly to Akanu Ibiam International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Akanu Ibiam International Airport include Ethiopian Airlines, World Scale Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Akanu Ibiam International Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Akanu Ibiam International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Akanu Ibiam International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Akanu Ibiam International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Akanu Ibiam International Airport is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Akanu Ibiam International Airport?

The nearest airport to Akanu Ibiam International Airport is Chinua Achebe International Airport (DNAN), about 42.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Asaba International Airport and Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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