Ilorin International Airport

DNIL / ILR

Ilorin, NG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNIL 040700Z 00000KT 9999 FEW010 25/23 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,126 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,126 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DNIL 032300Z 0400/0506 VRB02KT CAVOK TEMPO 0410/0415 22013KT SCT013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NIL
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 10,169 ft 197 ft ASP 49°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
49° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DNIL

1,932 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.1%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
2.4%

Ilorin International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 39°C with an average of 28.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 35.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.8%
NE
4.1%
E
3.3%
SE
6.1%
S
22.6%
SW
10.8%
W
9.2%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 19°C to 39°C
19°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,932 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ilorin International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNIL
IATA Code: ILR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,126 ft MSL

Location

City: Ilorin
Country: NG
Latitude: 8.440210°
Longitude: 4.493920°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,169 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ilorin International Airport

Overview

Ilorin International Airport serves the Kwara State capital region in central Nigeria, positioned at 8.440210, 4.493920 with an elevation of 1126 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 10,169-foot asphalted runway, it supports regional and potentially international aviation operations in a strategically important West African location.

Flying Conditions

Weather data indicates predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 72.2% of observations supporting clear flight operations. The airport experiences consistent southerly winds averaging 6.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 39°C and an average of 27.7°C. September through November represent the most reliable VFR months, offering the most stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway (05/23) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 3.8 knots. Pilots can expect extremely low probability of challenging meteorological conditions, with less than 1.6% of observations indicating Low Instrument Flight Rules (LIFR) status and zero reported instances of significant visibility restrictions.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southerly wind pattern, runway 05 (north-northeast heading) will typically offer the most comfortable approach characteristics. The extensive runway length of 10,169 feet provides substantial margin for varied aircraft types, and the consistent weather patterns suggest minimal approach complexity for instrument-rated pilots.

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.