Gombe Lawanti International Airport

DNGO / GMO

Gombe, NG

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IFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
3 kt
40°
4.5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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METAR DNGO 031500Z 04003KT 4500 HZ NSC 34/07 Q1009

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NGO
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DNGO

1,238 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53%
MVFR
30%
IFR
13.1%
LIFR
4%

Gombe Lawanti International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 39°C with an average of 30.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 13.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
32.1%
E
20.4%
SE
2.8%
S
4.9%
SW
9.6%
W
4.9%
NW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 30.6°C
Range: 16°C to 39°C
16°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,238 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gombe Lawanti International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNGO
IATA Code: GMO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,590 ft MSL

Location

City: Gombe
Country: NG
Latitude: 10.298889°
Longitude: 10.900000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gombe Lawanti International Airport

Overview

Gombe Lawanti International Airport serves the city of Gombe in Nigeria, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 1,590 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 10.298889, 10.900000, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northeastern region of Nigeria. Its single runway 05/23 extends 10,827 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions 58.4% of the time, with MVFR conditions present 29.5% of the period. The prevailing winds blow from the northeast at an average of 9.7 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 26 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 16°C to 38°C, with an average of 30.4°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in northeastern Nigeria suggests potential terrain variations and regional meteorological complexities. Calm wind conditions occur 15.1% of the time, while wind directions consistently favor runway operations. Pilots should note the relatively stable visibility, which averages 10 statute miles with no recorded instances of significant fog or reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of only 3.9 knots. December, September, and November represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, with the long 10,827-foot runway providing ample landing and takeoff margins.

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.