Airports classified as large
Cities with several airports
Commercial airports
Airports with an IATA code and scheduled service, grouped by region.
Abuja Capital Territory
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABV | DNAA | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | Abuja | Large airport |
Adamawa State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOL | DNYO | Yola Airport | Yola | Medium airport |
Akwa Ibom State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUO | DNAI | Akwa Ibom International Airport | Uyo | Medium airport |
Bauchi State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCU | DNBC | Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | Bauchi | Large airport |
Benue State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDI | DNMK | Makurdi Airport | Makurdi | Medium airport |
Borno State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIU | DNMA | Maiduguri International Airport | Maiduguri | Large airport |
Cross River State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBQ | DNCA | Margaret Ekpo International Airport | Calabar | Medium airport |
Delta State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABB | DNAS | Asaba International Airport | Asaba | Large airport |
| QRW | DNSU | Warri Airport | Okpe | Medium airport |
Edo State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNI | DNBE | Benin Airport | Benin | Medium airport |
Enugu State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENU | DNEN | Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu | Large airport |
Gombe State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO | DNGO | Gombe Lawanti International Airport | Gombe | Medium airport |
Imo State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QOW | DNIM | Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | Owerri | Medium airport |
Kaduna State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAD | DNKA | Kaduna International Airport | Kaduna | Large airport |
Kano State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAN | DNKN | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | Kano | Large airport |
Katsina State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKA | DNKT | Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | Katsina | Medium airport |
Kwara State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILR | DNIL | General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | Ilorin/Ogbomosho | Large airport |
Lagos State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS | DNMM | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | Lagos | Large airport |
Ondo State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | DNAK | Akure Airport | Akure | Medium airport |
Oyo State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBA | DNIB | Ibadan Airport | Ibadan | Medium airport |
Plateau State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOS | DNJO | Yakubu Gowon Airport | Jos | Medium airport |
Rivers State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHG | DNPM | Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt | Medium airport |
| PHC | DNPO | Port Harcourt International Airport | Port Harcourt | Large airport |
Sokoto State
| IATA | ICAO | Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKO | DNSO | Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | Sokoto | Large airport |
Complete aerodrome directory
All 50 airports, airfields and seaplane bases recorded for Nigeria in OurAirports. Loaded on demand.
Frequently asked questions
How many airports does Nigeria have?
Our directory lists 24 airports with scheduled service in Nigeria. Including small airfields and seaplane bases, OurAirports records 50 aerodromes.
Which airports in Nigeria are classified as large?
OurAirports classifies these airports in Nigeria as large: Asaba International Airport (ABB), Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), Kaduna International Airport (KAD), Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO).
Source: OurAirports · Data updated: 9 November 2026