Ibadan Airport (DNIB)
Medium airport · Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Ibadan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNIB |
| IATA | IBA |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°21'45" E 3°58'42" 7.36246, 3.97833 |
| Location | Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,875 ft (2400 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ibadan Airport at a glance
Ibadan Airport is a medium airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as IBA. The field elevation of 725 ft (221 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNIB 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 7,875 ft (2400 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 DNIB 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 Ibadan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | DNMM | 113 km (61 NM) |
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | DNIL | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Akure Airport | DNAK | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | DBBB | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Benin Airport | DNBE | 213 km (115 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ibadan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 725 ft field elevation of Ibadan 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 Ibadan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ibadan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ibadan Airport is DNIB, and its IATA code is IBA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ibadan Airport above sea level?
Ibadan Airport sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ibadan Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.3625, 3.9783 — in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 113 km away.
Does DNIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNIB 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 Ibadan Airport?
Ibadan Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,875 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.