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Airport Overview

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is Nigeria's largest international airport.

It consists of an international and a domestic terminal, located about one kilometre from each other. Both terminals share the same runways. The airport includes the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

There are no major concerns or bottlenecks that negatively impact on operators’ activities and customers.

About five million people travel through the MMIA every year and another three million through the domestic terminal. 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Nigeria

Province or District

Lagos State

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Ikeja

5 km

Airport’s Complete Name

Murtala Muhammed International Airport  

Latitude

6.577369

06°34’38”N

Longitude

03.321156 E

003°19’16”E

Elevation (ft and m)

135 ft / 41m

IATA Code

LOS

ICAO Code

DNMM

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

http://www.faan.gov.ng/

Management Contact Person

Mrs. Shina Aba (FAAN)

Tel. +234 8033334232

Open From (hours)

First flight 0630 (Airport open 24/7)

Open To (hours)

Last flight 2045

Airport Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is a service organization statutorily charged to manage all Commercial Airports in Nigeria.

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) providing regulatory function for government.

Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) provides Air Navigation Services to airspace users.

Nigerian Customs Services are in charge of all import and export activities.

Cargo handling facilities operated by Nigerian Aviation Handling Companies (NAHCO) and Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO). They handle aviation cargo, aircraft handling, passenger facilitation, and fuelling services. Crew transportation and aviation training, all the actions that take place from the time an aircraft touches down on the tarmac to the time it is airborne.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Nigeria Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The airport is currently close to capacity, current cargo capacity is restricted by the cargo ramp size. Extensions are in final planning stages. A new terminal building is to be constructed. Date of completion is hard to estimate, predicted to be with 2 years

Performance for 2017


Per Year

Per Month

Per Day

Total Aircraft Movements

90,000

7,500

240

Total Passengers

6,000,000

500,000

15,800

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

Operating close to current capacity

Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

47,000 MT

3,900 MT

128 MT

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

No



Runways

Runway in good condition.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3900 m x 60 m

Orientation

18R/36L

Surface

Asphalt

Runway in good condition.

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

2743m x 45 m

Orientation

18R/36L

Surface

Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

No dedicated space as such. Helipad designated landing as per FAAN instruction and based on needs.

Helipad #1

Present

No

Largest Helicopter that can Land

Any

Width and Length (m)

N/A

Surface

Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

Airfield has had recent upgrades; all usual facilities are available and well maintained.

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refuelling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

8

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes



Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

B-747: AN-124

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

B-747: AN-124

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

160 m x 50 m (8000 m2 )

Storage Area (m3 and MT)


Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

yes

Max Capacity (MT)

35000

Max Height (m)

5.6 m

Loading Ramps

No

Other Comments

Handling by NAHCO and/or SAHCOL

Customs Guidance

Customs are available at the terminal building on a 24 hours basis. And at the Cargo warehouses within regular working hours.

For more information on customs in Nigeria, please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information

Storage Facilities

SAHCO PLC import and export warehouse covers an area up to 22,000 m2 with 24hour CCTV coverage of all areas and access control in place to ensure only authorized personnel and vehicles are allowed into the facilities.

The warehouses are equipped with general cargo racks and special cargo handling facilities such as Fridges, Freezers, Temperature Controlled room, Dangerous goods, Vault, Oversize area, etc.

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)


0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

Dependent on routing and aircraft type

Dependent on routing and aircraft type

Dependent on routing and aircraft type

Landing USD - $

International: $ 0.00909/kg

Domestic:     $ 0.0007/kg

Night Landing USD - $

0.00909 x a/c weight x current bar rate

0.00909 x a/c weight x current bar rate

0.00909 x A/c Weight x current bar rate

Night Take-Off USD - $

0.01364 x a/c weight x current bar rate

0.25xa/c weight x current bar rate

0.25 x a/c weight x current bar rate

Parking

0.00114 x current bar rate x chargeable parking hours

0.00114 x current bar rate x chargeable parking hours

0.00114 x current bar rate x chargeable parking hours

Handling Charges

As per agreement

As per agreement

As per agreement

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES


Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

$ 0.069/l.

Avgas

$ 0.069/l.


CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

0.1520092


Break Bulk Fee


Incorporated into the handling charge

Diplomatic Mail

0.190827


Strong Room – per consignment

1.90827


Cold Storage Fee

0.0763308

Per day

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours

N/A


Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt


As per airline specific requirement

Storage per Day

0.0360451

   7 days

Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

0.091336


International Air Waybill

0.091336


Local Air Waybill

N/A


Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation


As per airline specific requirement

Air Way Bill Documentation


As per airline specific requirement

Diplomatic Mail

0.091336


Storage Charges per Day

0.0360451


AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

Aircraft weighing over 195,044 kg - $50 per use. Aircraft weighing between 0-195,044 kg - $40 per use.

Security

Airfield is fenced, FAAN security personnel patrolling 24/7. All baggage and passengers required to go through x-ray screening.



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