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KAN

Mallam Aminu International Airport · Kano

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
06/2410,831 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
05/238,040 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

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Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Mallam Aminu International Airport (DNKN), Nigeria. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 1,562 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 10,831 ft / 3,301 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 61° / 241°
RWY 06
109.50 MHz
ID: I-KN | CRS: 56°
RWY 24
No ILS
Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Length: 8,040 ft / 2,451 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 05
No ILS
RWY 23
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

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

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

DNZA
Zaria Airport
137 km
DRZR
Zinder Airport
199 km
DNGU
Gusau Airport
199 km
DNKA
Kaduna Airport
200 km
DNBC
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport
219 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified