Makurdi Airport (DNMK)
Medium airport · Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Makurdi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNMK |
| IATA | MDI |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°42'14" E 8°36'50" 7.70388, 8.61394 |
| Location | Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,830 ft (2996 m) | 164 ft | CON | No |
Makurdi Airport at a glance
Makurdi Airport is a medium airport in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as MDI. The field elevation of 371 ft (113 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNMK 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 9,830 ft (2996 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNMK 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 Makurdi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | DNEN | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | DNAA | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | DNJO | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Bamenda Airport | FKKV | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Asaba International Airport | DNAS | 272 km (147 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Makurdi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 371 ft field elevation of Makurdi 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 Makurdi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Makurdi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Makurdi Airport is DNMK, and its IATA code is MDI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Makurdi Airport above sea level?
Makurdi Airport sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Makurdi Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.7039, 8.6139 — in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Akanu Ibiam International Airport, about 180 km away.
Does DNMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNMK 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 Makurdi Airport?
Makurdi Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,830 ft (2996 m) with a CON surface.