Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is a large airport serving Kano, Nigeria. Its IATA code is KAN and its ICAO code is DNKN. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,562 ft (476 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 10,831 ft (3,301 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KAN
- ICAO code
- DNKN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,562 ft (476 m)
- Coordinates
- 12.0456, 8.5236
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,040 ft · 2,451 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 06/24 | 10,831 ft · 3,301 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DKA Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | Katsina, Nigeria | 142 km · 88 mi |
| KAD Kaduna International Airport | Kaduna, Nigeria | 199 km · 124 mi |
| ZND Zinder Airport | Zinder, Niger | 199 km · 124 mi |
| BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | Bauchi, Nigeria | 219 km · 136 mi |
| JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport | Jos, Nigeria | 270 km · 168 mi |
| GMO Gombe Lawanti International Airport | Gombe, Nigeria | 324 km · 201 mi |
| ABV Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | Abuja, Nigeria | 365 km · 227 mi |
| SKO Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | Sokoto, Nigeria | 373 km · 232 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KAN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 3,799 | 2,361 | 2,051 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,147 | 2,577 | 2,239 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,223 | 2,624 | 2,280 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,458 | 2,770 | 2,407 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,752 | 2,953 | 2,566 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,121 | 3,182 | 2,765 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,163 | 4,451 | 3,868 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,291 | 4,530 | 3,937 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,494 | 5,278 | 4,586 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,538 | 5,926 | 5,150 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,571 | 6,568 | 5,708 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,632 | 6,606 | 5,741 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,351 | 7,053 | 6,129 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,429 | 7,723 | 6,711 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,653 | 7,862 | 6,832 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,522 | 9,645 | 8,381 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | KANO APP | 124.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 123.600 |
| TWR | KANO TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
The IATA code of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is KAN and its ICAO code is DNKN.
Where is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport located?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, at 12.0456, 8.5236.
What time zone is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in?
Mallam Aminu Kano 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 Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 10,831 ft (3,301 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 142 km (88 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.