Minna Airport

DNMN / MXJ

Minna, NG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
8 kt
50°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNMN 040600Z 05008KT 5000 HZ NSC 27/08 Q1011

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NMN
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
11,153 ft 145 ft ASP 45°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DNMN

1,821 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.4%
MVFR
17.5%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
3.5%

Minna Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 4.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
17%
E
10.3%
SE
10.4%
S
10.7%
SW
11.2%
W
10.5%
NW
16.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.1°C
Range: 2°C to 40°C
2°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,821 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Minna Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNMN
IATA Code: MXJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 834 ft MSL

Location

City: Minna
Country: NG
Latitude: 9.652170°
Longitude: 6.462260°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,153 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Minna Airport

Overview

Minna Airport serves the Niger State capital region in central Nigeria, positioned at an elevation of 834 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding urban and regional areas, supporting both commercial and potential military aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Minna Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 73.6% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent northwest winds averaging 4.5 knots, with temperatures ranging between 20°C and 40°C and an average of 28.5°C. Peak winds can reach up to 26 knots, though calm conditions occur 2.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 11,153 feet in length, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Its geographical position at coordinates 9.652170, 6.462260 places it in a relatively flat terrain characteristic of Nigeria's central region. The runway alignment allows for excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and November, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. The runway experiences minimal crosswind conditions, with an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. Approach planning should consider the northwest prevailing winds and the runway's favorable wind alignment.

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.