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Akanu Ibiam International Airport
Akanu Ibiam International Airport (DNEN/ENU) serves Enegu, Nigeria. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 466 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DNEN
- Name: Akanu Ibiam International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 6.47427
- Longitude: 7.56196
- Elevation: 466 ft
- Country: Nigeria
- Municipality: Enegu
- IATA Code: ENU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 2402x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 123.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; FAAN regulated approx NGN 4000/ton
- Parking Fee: NGN 2000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NGN
- Remarks: Akanu Ibiam International Airport. Enugu. Southeast Nigeria gateway. FAAN operated.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: NAHCO or local suppliers. Availability can be limited; confirm before dispatch.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. Gateway to southeast Nigeria.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Hilly terrain in vicinity. Runway rehabilitated and reopened 2020.
Airport Services
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Nigeria Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 4-5 business days (72 hours minimum)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require NCAA authorization. Security clearance may be needed. Recommend 5+ days.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DNEN?
- The tower frequency at Akanu Ibiam International Airport is 123.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DNEN?
- Akanu Ibiam International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does DNEN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Akanu Ibiam International Airport (Nigeria).