Yakubu Gowon Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Jos, Nigeria. Its IATA code is JOS and its ICAO code is DNJO. The airport lies at an elevation of 4,232 ft (1,290 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 9,845 ft (3,001 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JOS
- ICAO code
- DNJO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 4,232 ft (1,290 m)
- Coordinates
- 9.6398, 8.8691
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,845 ft · 3,001 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Yakubu Gowon Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | Bauchi, Nigeria | 134 km · 83 mi |
| ABV Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | Abuja, Nigeria | 190 km · 118 mi |
| KAD Kaduna International Airport | Kaduna, Nigeria | 206 km · 128 mi |
| MDI Makurdi Airport | Makurdi, Nigeria | 217 km · 135 mi |
| GMO Gombe Lawanti International Airport | Gombe, Nigeria | 234 km · 145 mi |
| KAN Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | Kano, Nigeria | 270 km · 168 mi |
| ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu, Nigeria | 380 km · 236 mi |
| YOL Yola Airport | Yola, Nigeria | 393 km · 244 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JOS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 4,021 | 2,499 | 2,171 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,417 | 2,745 | 2,385 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,491 | 2,791 | 2,425 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,496 | 2,794 | 2,428 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,728 | 2,938 | 2,553 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,198 | 3,230 | 2,807 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,049 | 4,380 | 3,806 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,377 | 4,584 | 3,983 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,694 | 5,402 | 4,694 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,717 | 6,038 | 5,247 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,544 | 6,552 | 5,693 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,786 | 6,702 | 5,824 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,490 | 7,140 | 6,204 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,642 | 7,856 | 6,826 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,825 | 7,969 | 6,925 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,321 | 9,520 | 8,273 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | JOS TWR | 122.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Yakubu Gowon Airport?
The IATA code of Yakubu Gowon Airport is JOS and its ICAO code is DNJO.
Where is Yakubu Gowon Airport located?
Yakubu Gowon Airport is in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, at 9.6398, 8.8691.
What time zone is Yakubu Gowon Airport in?
Yakubu Gowon 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 Yakubu Gowon Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 9,845 ft (3,001 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), about 134 km (83 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.