KAN Airport Code, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
KAN is the IATA code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, the main international gateway for Kano, Nigeria. Airlines and booking systems use KAN, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code DNKN. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 12.05° N, 8.52° E.
What is the Kano airport code?
The airport code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is KAN. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code DNKN, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
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.
Where is KAN?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport serves Kano, Nigeria. 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 airport code for Kano?
The IATA airport code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano is KAN. Its ICAO code is DNKN.
What is the 3-letter code for Kano?
The 3-letter IATA code for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano is KAN.
What airport is KAN?
KAN is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, located in Kano, Nigeria.
What country is KAN in?
KAN (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is in Nigeria.
Where is KAN airport located?
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) is in Kano, Nigeria, at coordinates 12.04561, 8.52357.
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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