JOS Airport Code, Yakubu Gowon Airport
JOS is the IATA airport code for Yakubu Gowon Airport, a regional airport serving Jos, Nigeria. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, DNJO.
What airport is JOS?
JOS is the IATA airport code for Yakubu Gowon Airport, in Jos, Nigeria. The same airport has the ICAO code DNJO.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2736 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code DNJO begins with D, the prefix ICAO assigns to West Africa.
| IATA airport code | JOS |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | DNJO |
| Airport | Yakubu Gowon Airport |
| City | Jos |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is JOS airport located?
Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) is in Jos, Nigeria, at coordinates 9.63983, 8.86905.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 9.64° N, 8.87° E. At 4232 ft (1290 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at JOS
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,845 ft (3.00 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Yakubu Gowon Airport?
The IATA code for Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos is JOS. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Jos?
The 3-letter IATA code for Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos is JOS.
What is the ICAO code for Yakubu Gowon Airport?
The ICAO code for Yakubu Gowon Airport is DNJO. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code JOS.
What is the difference between JOS and DNJO?
JOS is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. DNJO is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Yakubu Gowon Airport.
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