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Mallam Aminu International Airport · Kano

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,562 ft / 476 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (KANO TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mallam Aminu International Airport (DNKN), located in Kano, Nigeria. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,562 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Mallam Aminu International Airport
ICAO / IATA
DNKN / KAN
Municipality
Kano
Country
Region
NG-KN — Kano State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,562 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,831 ft / 3,301 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 61° / 241°
RWY 06 (61°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-KN | CRS: 56°
RWY 24 (241°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,040 ft / 2,451 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 05 (44°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (224°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP KANO APP
124.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
123.60 MHz
TWR KANO TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

DNZA
Zaria Airport
137 km / 74 nm
DRZR
Zinder Airport
199 km / 107 nm
DNGU
Gusau Airport
199 km / 108 nm
DNKA
Kaduna Airport
200 km / 108 nm
DNBC
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport
219 km / 118 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026