Gombe Lawanti International Airport (DNGO)
Medium airport · Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Gombe Lawanti International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNGO |
| IATA | GMO |
| Elevation | 1,590 ft (485 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°17'56" E 10°54'0" 10.29889, 10.90000 |
| Location | Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gombe Lawanti International Airport at a glance
Gombe Lawanti International Airport is a medium airport in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as GMO. The field elevation of 1,590 ft (485 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNGO 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, 05/23, offers 10,827 ft (3300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNGO 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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | DNBC | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Yola Airport | DNYO | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | DNJO | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Garoua International Airport | FKKR | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Maiduguri International Airport | DNMA | 294 km (159 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gombe Lawanti International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,590 ft field elevation of Gombe Lawanti International 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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gombe Lawanti International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gombe Lawanti International Airport is DNGO, and its IATA code is GMO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gombe Lawanti International Airport above sea level?
Gombe Lawanti International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,590 feet (485 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gombe Lawanti International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.2989, 10.9000 — in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport, about 128 km away.
Does DNGO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNGO 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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport?
Gombe Lawanti International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.