Mallam Aminu International Airport

DNKN / KAN

Kano, NG

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
09:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3kt
240°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

DNKN 140900Z 24003KT CAVOK 27/19 Q1018 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,562 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,420 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,235 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NKN
05
23 ✈️
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
8,040 ft 148 ft ASP 44°
↓ 2.9kt ↔ 0.8kt
164° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
10,831 ft 197 ft ASP 61°
↓ 3.0kt ↔ 0.1kt
179° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mallam Aminu International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNKN
IATA Code: KAN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,562 ft MSL

Location

City: Kano
Country: NG
Latitude: 12.047600°
Longitude: 8.524620°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,040 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 10,831 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Mallam Aminu International Airport

Mallam Aminu International Airport (DNKN/KAN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kano, NG. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,562 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 06/24) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.