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Saddiq Abubakar III Intl (DNSO/SKO) — Sokoto, Nigeria
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 122.1
- Runways
- 08/26
- Elevation
- 1,010 ft
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Data Complete
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
7/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DNSO
- Name: Saddiq Abubakar III Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 12.9163
- Longitude: 5.20719
- Elevation: 1010 ft
- Country: Nigeria
- Municipality: Sokoto
- IATA Code: SKO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Distance from City: 19.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 9844 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: Not recorded
- 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=13
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- 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: Sultan Abubakar III International Airport. Sokoto. Far northwest Nigeria. FAAN operated.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited suppliers. Remote location; fuel logistics challenging. Pre-arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. Caliphate city.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Sahel climate. Severe Harmattan haze Dec-Feb reduces visibility significantly.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A0249/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
INSTR APCH PROC ILS RWY 08 SUSPENDED
2026-09-01 16:45 UTC
2026-12-01 23:59 UTC
A0248/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
INSTR APCH PROC (VOR AND RNP) RWY 08/26 SUSPENDED
2026-09-01 16:30 UTC
2026-12-01 23:59 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DNSO?
- The tower frequency at Saddiq Abubakar III Intl is 122.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DNSO?
- Saddiq Abubakar III Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does DNSO require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Saddiq Abubakar III Intl (Nigeria). Permit details for Nigeria
- Where is DNSO located?
- Saddiq Abubakar III Intl (DNSO) is located in Sokoto, Nigeria.
- What is the IATA code for DNSO?
- The IATA code for Saddiq Abubakar III Intl is SKO.
- Is DNSO a port of entry?
- Yes, Saddiq Abubakar III Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.