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Murtala Muhammed (DNMM/LOS) — Lagos, Nigeria

Murtala Muhammed (DNMM/LOS) serves Lagos, Nigeria. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (18L/36R, 18R/36L). Field elevation is 135 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: DNMM
  • Name: Murtala Muhammed
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 6.57737
  • Longitude: 3.32116
  • Elevation: 135 ft
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Municipality: Lagos
  • IATA Code: LOS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Lagos
  • Distance from City: 15.8 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 18L/36R

  • Designation: 18L/36R
  • Dimensions: 8997 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (18L), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18R/36L

  • Designation: 18R/36L
  • Dimensions: 12794 X 197
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (18R), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 124.300 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 123.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday 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: http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=1
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx NGN 50000-200000 per tonne
  • Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; then NGN 15000-60000 per tonne per day
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: NGN
  • Remarks: Murtala Muhammed International (Lagos). Handlers: NAHCO, SAHCO. Busiest airport in West Africa. Fees may also be invoiced in USD.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Supplied by local distributors. Prices volatile. Availability should be confirmed in advance.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa required for most nationalities (pre-arranged). Visa on arrival available for ECOWAS nationals. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. 24-hour operations (0001-2359 LT). Infrastructure limitations may cause delays.

Alternates

DBBB

  • ICAO: DBBB
  • Name: Cadjehoun Intl
  • Distance (NM): 57.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International airport, H24 customs & immigration. E-visa available. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. Passenger/crew manifests with passport copies required for landing permit application.

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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Active NOTAMs

A0192/26 warning
ATC restriction
ATIS U/S
2026-06-30 16:30:00 2026-09-30 16:30:00
A0203/26 caution
Runway lighting issue
TRIGGER NOTAM - AIRAC AIP SUP 09/26 WEF 03 SEP 2026 UNTIL 02 SEP 2027. APPROACH AND RWY LIGHTING (AD 2.14
2026-09-03 00:00:00 2026-09-16 23:59:00
A0199/26 caution
Apron restriction
INT'L TERMINAL ZONE (ITZ) APRON E - WING CORDONED OFF
2026-07-12 23:00:00 2026-10-12 11:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at DNMM?
The tower frequency at Murtala Muhammed is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at DNMM?
Murtala Muhammed offers Jet A-1.
Does DNMM require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Murtala Muhammed (Nigeria).
Where is DNMM located?
Murtala Muhammed (DNMM) is located in Lagos, Nigeria.
What is the IATA code for DNMM?
The IATA code for Murtala Muhammed is LOS.
How long is the runway at DNMM?
The main runway at Murtala Muhammed (18L/36R) measures 8997 X 148.
Does DNMM have an ILS approach?
Yes, Murtala Muhammed has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 18L/36R, 18R/36L.
Is DNMM a port of entry?
Yes, Murtala Muhammed is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.