KAN Airport Code, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
KAN is the IATA airport code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, the main international gateway for Kano, Nigeria. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, DNKN.
What airport is KAN?
KAN is the IATA airport code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, in Kano, Nigeria. The same airport has the ICAO code DNKN.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1095 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code DNKN begins with D, the prefix ICAO assigns to West Africa.
| IATA airport code | KAN |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | DNKN |
| Airport | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport |
| City | Kano |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Runways | 2 |
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Where is KAN airport located?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) is in Kano, Nigeria, at coordinates 12.04561, 8.52357.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 12.05° N, 8.52° E. The runways sit at 1562 ft (476 m) elevation.
Runways at KAN
It has 2 runways. The longest is 10,831 ft (3.30 km), designated 06/24.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
The IATA code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano is KAN. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Kano?
The 3-letter IATA code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano is KAN.
What is the ICAO code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport?
The ICAO code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is DNKN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KAN.
What is the difference between KAN and DNKN?
KAN is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. DNKN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
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