IATA Code | KAN | ICAO Code | DNKN |
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City | Kano | Country/Region | Nigeria (NG) |
Type |
Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) CustomsCustoms Airport: An airport where customs officials are stationed. The customs airport serves as the gateway for air cargo, where customs procedures are carried out for international air freight. |
Hub for | ZQ |
Latitude | 12.0476 | Longitude | 8.52462 |
Time Zone | +01:00 | Phone Number | |
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Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (IATA: KAN, ICAO: DNKN) is an international airport serving Kano, the capital city of Kano State of Nigeria. It was a Royal Air Force station before the country became independent. It is the main airport serving northern Nigeria and was named after politician Aminu Kano. The airport has an international and a domestic terminal.
In 2014, the airport handled 433,263 passengers. The bulk of international flights cater to the large Lebanese community in Kano and Muslim pilgrimages to Mecca.
The main terminal with the control tower serves international flights and domestic services operated by Arik Air. Facilities in the departure lounge are minimal, with a newsstand near the check-in counter and a small bar at airside. There is a small VIP lounge for business class passengers.
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