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DNSO
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport · Sokoto
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,010 ft / 308 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.10 MHz (SOKOTO TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 9,844 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (DNSO), located in Sokoto, Nigeria. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,010 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.
Full Name
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
ICAO / IATA
DNSO / SKO
Municipality
Sokoto
Country
Region
NG-SO — Sokoto State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,010 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,844 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 77° / 257°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 77° / 257°
RWY 08 (77°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (257°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR SOKOTO TWR
122.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026