General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (DNIL)
Large airport · Ilorin/Ogbomosho, Kwara State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNIL |
| IATA | ILR |
| Elevation | 1,126 ft (343 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°26'25" E 4°29'38" 8.44021, 4.49392 |
| Location | Ilorin/Ogbomosho, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,169 ft (3100 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport at a glance
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport is a large airport in Ilorin/Ogbomosho, Kwara State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as ILR. The field elevation of 1,126 ft (343 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNIL 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 10,169 ft (3100 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 DNIL 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 General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ibadan Airport | DNIB | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Akure Airport | DNAK | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | DNMM | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Minna Airport | DNMN | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Benin Airport | DNBE | 266 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,126 ft field elevation of General Tunde Idiagbon 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 General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport is DNIL, and its IATA code is ILR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport above sea level?
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,126 feet (343 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.4402, 4.4939 — in Ilorin/Ogbomosho, Kwara State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ibadan Airport, about 133 km away.
Does DNIL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNIL 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 General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport?
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 10,169 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.