Akure Airport

DNAK / AKR

Akure, NG

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 21 hours ago
09:00Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNAK 220900Z 28005KT 9999 BKN011 28/24 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,100 ft
BKN 1,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,200 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Akure Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 20.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 5 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1100 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NAK
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
9,195 ft 148 ft ASP 24°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DNAK

1,591 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
31.7%
MVFR
48.3%
IFR
19.5%
LIFR
0.5%

Akure Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 31.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 37°C with an average of 28°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, April, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 31.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.5%
NE
2%
E
5.1%
SE
1.2%
S
15.9%
SW
18.6%
W
22.6%
NW
1.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 20°C to 37°C
20°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October April November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,591 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Akure Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNAK
IATA Code: AKR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,100 ft MSL

Location

City: Akure
Country: NG
Latitude: 7.246740°
Longitude: 5.301010°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,195 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Akure Airport

Overview

Akure Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in southwestern Nigeria at an elevation of 1100 feet MSL. Positioned near the city of Akure in Ondo State, the airport provides critical regional transportation infrastructure with a substantial 9,195-foot asphalt runway capable of supporting various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable VFR and MVFR conditions, with 78.7% of observations supporting visual flight operations. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270 degrees with an average speed of 4.1 knots, and periods of calm are frequent at 36% of observations. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 20°C to 37°C with an average of 27.5°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (03/21) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Crosswind components are minimal, averaging just 2.3 knots, which enhances operational flexibility. The geographical positioning at 7.246740N, 5.301010E provides strategic connectivity in the region.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, October, and November, which represent the best VFR months. The runway's extensive 9,195-foot length accommodates a wide range of aircraft, and the consistent westerly winds provide predictable approach and departure conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.