Ibadan Airport

DNIB / IBA

Ibadan, NG

Last Updated
Mar 6, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNIB 061300Z 25002KT 9999 FEW014 35/23 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 725 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,125 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NIB
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
7,875 ft 147 ft ASP 40°
1.9 kt 0.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DNIB

1,582 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.1%
MVFR
37.8%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
0.4%

Ibadan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 37°C with an average of 28.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 6.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.6%
NE
2.6%
E
4.5%
SE
7.8%
S
20%
SW
26.8%
W
23.5%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.5°C
Range: 21°C to 37°C
21°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

December March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 1,582 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ibadan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNIB
IATA Code: IBA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 725 ft MSL

Location

City: Ibadan
Country: NG
Latitude: 7.362460°
Longitude: 3.978330°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,875 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ibadan Airport

Overview

Ibadan Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in southwestern Nigeria at an elevation of 725 feet MSL. Situated near the city of Ibadan, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Oyo State region. Its single runway 05/23 spans 7,875 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and domestic aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ibadan Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 56.7% of observations supporting clear conditions and 35.8% indicating marginal VFR. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 5.2 knots, with occasional peaks up to 16 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 28°C with a range between 21°C and 36°C, creating stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning at 7.362460, 3.978330 places it in a relatively flat terrain characteristic of southwestern Nigeria. With calm wind conditions occurring 7.3% of the time, pilots can expect generally stable atmospheric conditions. The low incidence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR combined at 7.6%) suggests predictable and generally favorable flying environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Average crosswind components remain low at 2.8 knots, facilitating straightforward approach and landing procedures. The best visual flying months are December, November, and October, offering optimal meteorological conditions for pilots operating at Ibadan Airport.

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

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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.