Minna Airport (DNMN)
Medium airport · Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Minna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNMN |
| IATA | MXJ |
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°39'8" E 6°27'44" 9.65217, 6.46226 |
| Location | Minna, Niger State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,153 ft (3399 m) | 145 ft | ASP | No |
Minna Airport at a glance
Minna Airport is a medium airport in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as MXJ. The field elevation of 834 ft (254 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNMN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 11,153 ft (3399 m) of asp 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 DNMN 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 Minna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | DNAA | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Kaduna International Airport | DNKA | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Zaria Airport | DNZA | 212 km (114 NM) |
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | DNIL | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | DNJO | 264 km (143 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Minna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 834 ft field elevation of Minna 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 Minna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Minna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Minna Airport is DNMN, and its IATA code is MXJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Minna Airport above sea level?
Minna Airport sits at an elevation of 834 feet (254 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Minna Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.6522, 6.4623 — in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, about 113 km away.
Does DNMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNMN 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 Minna Airport?
Minna Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 11,153 ft (3399 m) with a ASP surface.