Akanu Ibiam International Airport is a large airport serving Enegu, Nigeria. Its IATA code is ENU and its ICAO code is DNEN. The airport lies at an elevation of 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 7,879 ft (2,402 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ENU
- ICAO code
- DNEN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 466 ft (142 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.4737, 7.5605
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,879 ft · 2,402 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ABB Asaba International Airport | Asaba, Nigeria | 103 km · 64 mi |
| QOW Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | Owerri, Nigeria | 123 km · 76 mi |
| PHC Port Harcourt International Airport | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 176 km · 109 mi |
| MDI Makurdi Airport | Makurdi, Nigeria | 180 km · 112 mi |
| CBQ Margaret Ekpo International Airport | Calabar, Nigeria | 188 km · 117 mi |
| QUO Akwa Ibom International Airport | Uyo, Nigeria | 188 km · 117 mi |
| PHG Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 191 km · 119 mi |
| QRW Warri Airport | Okpe, Nigeria | 216 km · 134 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ENU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,258 | 2,646 | 2,299 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,401 | 2,735 | 2,376 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,753 | 2,953 | 2,566 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,844 | 3,010 | 2,615 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,058 | 3,143 | 2,731 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,486 | 3,409 | 2,962 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,740 | 4,188 | 3,639 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,668 | 4,765 | 4,140 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,809 | 5,474 | 4,757 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,793 | 6,085 | 5,288 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,701 | 6,649 | 5,778 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,131 | 6,916 | 6,010 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,490 | 7,140 | 6,204 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,777 | 7,940 | 6,899 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,181 | 8,190 | 7,117 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,189 | 9,438 | 8,201 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ENG VOR | Enugu VOR | 115.700 |
| ILS - IEN | Enugu ILS freq. IEN | 108.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 123.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Akanu Ibiam International Airport?
The IATA code of Akanu Ibiam International Airport is ENU and its ICAO code is DNEN.
Where is Akanu Ibiam International Airport located?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport is in Enegu, Enugu State, Nigeria, at 6.4737, 7.5605.
What time zone is Akanu Ibiam International Airport in?
Akanu Ibiam International 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 Akanu Ibiam International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 7,879 ft (2,402 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Akanu Ibiam International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Asaba International Airport (ABB), about 103 km (64 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.