Maiduguri International Airport is a large airport serving Maiduguri, Nigeria. Its IATA code is MIU and its ICAO code is DNMA. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,099 ft (335 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 9,846 ft (3,001 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MIU
- ICAO code
- DNMA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,099 ft (335 m)
- Coordinates
- 11.8542, 13.0807
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,846 ft · 3,001 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Maiduguri International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MVR Salak Airport | Maroua, Cameroon | 202 km · 126 mi |
| NDJ N'Djamena International Airport | N'Djamena, Chad | 215 km · 134 mi |
| GOU Garoua International Airport | Garoua, Cameroon | 282 km · 175 mi |
| GMO Gombe Lawanti International Airport | Gombe, Nigeria | 294 km · 183 mi |
| YOL Yola Airport | Yola, Nigeria | 297 km · 185 mi |
| BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | Bauchi, Nigeria | 395 km · 245 mi |
| ZND Zinder Airport | Zinder, Niger | 493 km · 306 mi |
| KAN Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | Kano, Nigeria | 496 km · 308 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MIU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 3,609 | 2,243 | 1,949 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,244 | 2,637 | 2,292 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,265 | 2,650 | 2,303 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,532 | 2,816 | 2,447 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,572 | 2,841 | 2,469 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,677 | 2,906 | 2,525 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,855 | 4,260 | 3,702 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,570 | 4,704 | 4,087 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,890 | 5,524 | 4,800 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,961 | 6,189 | 5,379 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,076 | 6,261 | 5,441 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,280 | 6,388 | 5,551 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,813 | 7,340 | 6,379 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,330 | 7,661 | 6,658 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,791 | 7,948 | 6,907 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,119 | 9,395 | 8,164 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 123.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Maiduguri International Airport?
The IATA code of Maiduguri International Airport is MIU and its ICAO code is DNMA.
Where is Maiduguri International Airport located?
Maiduguri International Airport is in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, at 11.8542, 13.0807.
What time zone is Maiduguri International Airport in?
Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 9,846 ft (3,001 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Maiduguri International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Salak Airport (MVR), about 202 km (126 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.