Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a large airport serving Lagos, Nigeria. Its IATA code is LOS and its ICAO code is DNMM. The airport lies at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 18R/36L, 12,794 ft (3,900 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LOS
- ICAO code
- DNMM
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 135 ft (41 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.5774, 3.3212
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 8,997 ft · 2,742 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 12,794 ft · 3,900 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| COO Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | Cotonou, Benin | 106 km · 66 mi |
| IBA Ibadan Airport | Ibadan, Nigeria | 113 km · 70 mi |
| AKR Akure Airport | Akure, Nigeria | 231 km · 144 mi |
| LFW Lomé–Tokoin International Airport | Lomé, Togo | 233 km · 145 mi |
| ILR General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | Ilorin/Ogbomosho, Nigeria | 244 km · 152 mi |
| BNI Benin Airport | Benin, Nigeria | 253 km · 157 mi |
| QRW Warri Airport | Okpe, Nigeria | 297 km · 185 mi |
| ABB Asaba International Airport | Asaba, Nigeria | 372 km · 231 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LOS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,524 | 2,811 | 2,443 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,605 | 2,862 | 2,487 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,719 | 2,932 | 2,548 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,856 | 3,017 | 2,622 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,004 | 3,109 | 2,702 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,896 | 3,664 | 3,184 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,351 | 3,947 | 3,429 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,076 | 5,018 | 4,361 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,444 | 5,247 | 4,560 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,395 | 5,838 | 5,073 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,050 | 6,866 | 5,967 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,169 | 6,940 | 6,031 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,464 | 7,123 | 6,190 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,419 | 7,717 | 6,705 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,487 | 8,380 | 7,282 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,525 | 9,647 | 8,383 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | LAGOS WEST | 120.900 |
| AFIS | LAGOS EAST | 127.300 |
| APP | APP | 124.300 |
| ATIS | 123.800 | |
| TOWER | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Murtala Muhammed International Airport?
The IATA code of Murtala Muhammed International Airport is LOS and its ICAO code is DNMM.
Where is Murtala Muhammed International Airport located?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, at 6.5774, 3.3212.
What time zone is Murtala Muhammed International Airport in?
Murtala Muhammed 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18R/36L, 12,794 ft (3,900 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), about 106 km (66 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.