Akure Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Akure, Nigeria. Its IATA code is AKR and its ICAO code is DNAK. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,100 ft (335 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 9,195 ft (2,803 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AKR
- ICAO code
- DNAK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft (335 m)
- Coordinates
- 7.2467, 5.3010
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,195 ft · 2,803 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Akure Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BNI Benin Airport | Benin, Nigeria | 109 km · 68 mi |
| IBA Ibadan Airport | Ibadan, Nigeria | 146 km · 91 mi |
| ILR General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | Ilorin/Ogbomosho, Nigeria | 160 km · 99 mi |
| ABB Asaba International Airport | Asaba, Nigeria | 190 km · 118 mi |
| QRW Warri Airport | Okpe, Nigeria | 192 km · 119 mi |
| LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport | Lagos, Nigeria | 231 km · 144 mi |
| ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu, Nigeria | 264 km · 164 mi |
| ABV Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | Abuja, Nigeria | 291 km · 181 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AKR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 4,436 | 2,756 | 2,395 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,463 | 2,773 | 2,410 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,651 | 2,890 | 2,511 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,767 | 2,962 | 2,574 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,946 | 3,073 | 2,671 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,668 | 3,522 | 3,060 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,575 | 4,086 | 3,550 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,848 | 4,876 | 4,238 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,563 | 5,321 | 4,624 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,537 | 5,926 | 5,150 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,947 | 6,802 | 5,911 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,227 | 6,976 | 6,062 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,254 | 6,993 | 6,077 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,534 | 7,789 | 6,768 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,286 | 8,256 | 7,174 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,427 | 9,586 | 8,330 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Akure Airport?
The IATA code of Akure Airport is AKR and its ICAO code is DNAK.
Where is Akure Airport located?
Akure Airport is in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, at 7.2467, 5.3010.
What time zone is Akure Airport in?
Akure Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Akure Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 9,195 ft (2,803 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Akure Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Benin Airport (BNI), about 109 km (68 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.