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Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport

IATA SKOICAO DNSO🇳🇬 Sokoto
Coordinates
12.9157°N, 5.2075°E
Elevation
1,010 ft (308 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
NG-SO
Time zone
Lagos(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
19:10
Civil dusk
19:33

About 12h 49m 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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport or Sultan Saddik Abubakar Airport is an airport serving Sokoto, the capital of the Sokoto State in Nigeria. It is named after Siddiq Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto from 1938 to 1988.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

DNSO

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 / 269,844 ft / 3,000 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRSOKOTO TWR122.100 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Check-inWaiting areas

SKO Airport provides efficient services for travelers in Nigeria.

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

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?

The ICAO code for Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is DNSO, and its IATA code is SKO.

Where is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport located?

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is large airport located in Sokoto, Nigeria, at an elevation of 1,010 ft (308 m).

How many runways does Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport have?

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,844 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport include World Scale Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport in?

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?

The nearest airport to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (NG-0005), about 55.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Dogondoutchi Airport and Gusau Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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