Akure Airport (DNAK)
Medium airport · Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Akure Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNAK |
| IATA | AKR |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (335 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°14'48" E 5°18'4" 7.24674, 5.30101 |
| Location | Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,195 ft (2803 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Akure Airport at a glance
Akure Airport is a medium airport in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as AKR. The field elevation of 1,100 ft (335 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNAK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 9,195 ft (2803 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNAK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Akure Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benin Airport | DNBE | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Ibadan Airport | DNIB | 146 km (79 NM) |
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | DNIL | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Asaba International Airport | DNAS | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Warri Airport | DNSU | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akure Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,100 ft field elevation of Akure Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Nigeria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Akure Airport
What is the ICAO code of Akure Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Akure Airport is DNAK, and its IATA code is AKR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Akure Airport above sea level?
Akure Airport sits at an elevation of 1,100 feet (335 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Akure Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.2467, 5.3010 — in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benin Airport, about 109 km away.
Does DNAK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNAK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Akure Airport?
Akure Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,195 ft (2803 m) with a ASP surface.