Makurdi Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Makurdi, Nigeria. Its IATA code is MDI and its ICAO code is DNMK. The airport lies at an elevation of 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 9,830 ft (2,996 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MDI
- ICAO code
- DNMK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 371 ft (113 m)
- Coordinates
- 7.7039, 8.6139
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,830 ft · 2,996 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Concrete | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Makurdi Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu, Nigeria | 180 km · 112 mi |
| ABV Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | Abuja, Nigeria | 208 km · 129 mi |
| JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport | Jos, Nigeria | 217 km · 135 mi |
| ABB Asaba International Airport | Asaba, Nigeria | 272 km · 169 mi |
| QOW Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | Owerri, Nigeria | 297 km · 185 mi |
| CBQ Margaret Ekpo International Airport | Calabar, Nigeria | 305 km · 190 mi |
| QUO Akwa Ibom International Airport | Uyo, Nigeria | 320 km · 199 mi |
| PHC Port Harcourt International Airport | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 351 km · 218 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MDI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 4,228 | 2,627 | 2,283 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,319 | 2,684 | 2,332 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,628 | 2,876 | 2,499 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,706 | 2,924 | 2,541 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,937 | 3,068 | 2,666 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,319 | 3,305 | 2,872 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,911 | 4,294 | 3,732 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,501 | 4,661 | 4,050 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,810 | 5,474 | 4,757 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,813 | 6,098 | 5,299 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,580 | 6,574 | 5,713 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,953 | 6,806 | 5,914 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,547 | 7,175 | 6,235 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,770 | 7,935 | 6,895 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,002 | 8,079 | 7,020 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,199 | 9,444 | 8,207 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | 125.500 |
External links
External links come from the source dataset and are not independently verified by FlyingWorld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Makurdi Airport?
The IATA code of Makurdi Airport is MDI and its ICAO code is DNMK.
Where is Makurdi Airport located?
Makurdi Airport is in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, at 7.7039, 8.6139.
What time zone is Makurdi Airport in?
Makurdi 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 Makurdi Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 9,830 ft (2,996 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Makurdi Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), about 180 km (112 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.