Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 23m 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 Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is an international airport serving Kano, the capital city of Kano State in Nigeria. It was a Royal Air Force station before the country became independent. It is the main airport serving northern Nigeria and was named after the 20th-century politician Aminu Kano. The airport has an international and a domestic terminal. Construction started on a new domestic terminal and was commissioned on 23 May 2011. In 2009, the airport handled 323,482 passengers. The bulk of international flights cater to the large Sudanese community in Kano and Muslim pilgrimages to Mecca.
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Live weather
DNKNNOTAMs
DNKNReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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 (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 10,831 ft / 3,301 m | 197 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 05 / 23▸ displaced | 8,040 ft / 2,451 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | KANO APP | 124.100 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 123.600 MHz |
| TWR | KANO TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Services & operations
KAN Airport operates within UTC +1.0 time zone and has a magnetic declination of 7E.
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(3)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
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: SW (from about 225°), on 16% of observations, averaging 8 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42% | 2,358 ft | |
| Feb | 38% | 2,707 ft | |
| Mar | 52% | 3,531 ft | |
| Apr | 74% | 3,961 ft | |
| May | 90% | 3,850 ft | |
| Jun | 93% | 3,486 ft | |
| Jul | 84% | 3,174 ft | |
| Aug | 76% | 3,011 ft | |
| Sep | 84% | 3,137 ft | |
| Oct | 68% | 3,100 ft | |
| Nov | 54% | 2,736 ft | |
| Dec | 47% | 2,417 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~2,358–3,961 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
The ICAO code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is DNKN, and its IATA code is KAN.
Where is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport located?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is large airport located in Kano, Nigeria, at an elevation of 1,562 ft (476 m).
How many runways does Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport have?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,831 ft / 3,301 m.
Which airlines fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport include Egyptair, Middle East Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sudan Airways, Turkish Airlines, World Scale Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
Historical data lists 7 nonstop destinations from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
The nearest airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is Dutse International Airport (DNDS), about 48.1 nm to the ese, followed by Zaria Airport and Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.