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Airport Overview

MAKIA is one of the country’s oldest international airports. It is a major transit point for the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajji), and the main connection point for Northern Nigeria air travellers. The remodelled Makia was commissioned on March 15, 2015. The airport serves civilian and military flights. The terminal facilities lie between the two runways. The airport has an international and a domestic terminal, and a custom bonded cargo warehouse owned by Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO). The airport handles over 400,000 passengers yearly and cargo flights operations.

The airport experiences some congestion as a result of economic growth and the increase in population. Air bridge services are not available in Kano station as only passenger steps are used. The current airport/terminal has been upgraded. 


Airport Location and Contact

Country

Nigeria

Province or District

Kano State

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Kano

4 Km

Airport’s Complete Name

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

Latitude

12.047589

12 02’51’’.32 N

Longitude

8.524622

008 31’28.64’’ E

Elevation (ft and m)

1,562 ft / 476 m

IATA Code

KAN

ICAO Code

DNKN

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

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

Management Contact Person

FAAN Airport Manager (Tel. 08037882753,08085733837)

Open From (hours)

24 hours

Open to (hours)

24 hours

Airport Picture

1 Runway #1     2 Runway #2  3 Parking apron   4 Terminal   5 Cargo areas

 

           

Domestic Arrival of the MAKIA Airport

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-in charge of all import and export activities
  • National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
  • National Agency for Foods Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
  • 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/

 

S/NO

TITLE OF POSITION

ADDRESS OF HOLDER

TELEPHONE

1

AIRPORT MANAGER

MAKIA KANO

08037882753,08085733837

2

HOD (ARFFS)

MAKIA KANO

08035877662

3

FAAN AERODROME RESCUE & FIRE SERVICES (WATCH ROOM)

MAKIA KANO

064430741

064333973

4

AIRPORT SAFETY OFFICER

MAKIA KANO

08032707475

5

HOD (OPERATIONS)

MAKIA KANO

08023570856

6

REGIONAL MANAGER NCAA

MAKIA KANO

08057495351

08127137997

7

KANO STATE FIRE SERVICE

KANO, STATE

064-895435

07051246833

8

O/C NAF FIRE SQUANDRON

NIGERIA AIR FORCE FIRE SERVICE

064-891677

08114834862

9

DSS DIRECTOR

FAAN MAKIA

08063721008

10

MAC

MILITARY AIRPOT COMMANDANT MAKIA

08034534569

11

AIRSPACE MANAGER

NIGERIA AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

08125754045

12

DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICER (DPO)

MAKIA KANO

08039655077

13

STATION MANAGER (SAHCO)

MAKIA KANO

08099902198

08030477471

14

O/C CUSTOMS

MAKIA

08034049757

15

CONTROL TOWER

MAKIA

08150905205

16

MET MANAGER

MAKIA

08051308671

17

O/C IMMIGRATIONS

MAKIA

08036566579

18

CONOIL MANAGER (JET A1)

MAKIA

08055213946


Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2018


Per Year

Per Month

Per Day

Total Aircraft Movements

8,900

740

23

Total Passengers

582,000

48500

1560

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

5,840

700

16

Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

5,000

416

13

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

1



Runways

Runway is in good condition.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,301m x 60m

Orientation

06/24

Surface

Asphalt

Runway is in good condition. Military use only

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

2451m x 45m

Orientation

05/23

Surface

Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

No dedicated space as such. Helipad designated 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

All infrastructure is in reasonable condition there are ongoing planned enhancements and upgrades.

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refuelling

No

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)

119,000m2

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

1,206m2

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

15 MT

Max Height (m)

5.6 m

Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments


Customs Guidance

Nigerian Customs Services (NIS) operates in the cargo export and import warehouse shed, their operating hours is from 0800hrs to 1700hrs on Monday to Friday. There is a good service relationship between the officials of NCS, GSA, Airliners and other agencies at the airport.

The NCS headquarters office is located in the city at Club Road, Kano State Nigeria with office branch in the airport environment.

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

Storage Facilities

There is a storage facility which can accommodate export cargo of up to 202,117m2 and import 1,206m2 respectively. All payment, taxes, security and documentation issues are handled according to agreements.

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Navigation charges are determined by Maximum Weight of the Aircraft while landing rates are categorized on day and night for maximum of three (3) hours after which time exceeding 45 minutes attract extra charges reflected below.

Passenger rate charge (Passenger Services Charges) PSC is $50 if any and to be carried, and the dollar series has to be 2009 and above.

Handling charges are estimated depending on the aircraft type and agreement between the airline and handling company which can provide certain discount.

Difficulties in making payment due to payment no longer being cash payments but rather paid through Remittal from bank and the cash has to be on transfer basis, not deposit as usual.

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)


0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

271

1,119

1,885

Landing USD - $

1 - 64

MTOW x 0.00909

65 - 1,236
MTOW x 0.00909

1,237 & ABOVE
MTOW x 0.00909

Night Landing USD - $

MTOW x 0.01364

MTOW x 0.01364

MTOW x 0.01364

Night Take-Off USD - $




Parking - $

PER/HR = 0.00114

PER/HR = 0.00114

PER/HR = 0.00114

Handling Charges - $

880

2,295

4,655

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

JET A-1 is available in the station and provided by different oil company at different rates. The highest is indicated on the table below. While AVGAS is not available, a request can be made 1 week before arrival of aircraft for it to be transported in drums from Lagos to Kano (LOS/KAN). The transportation cost is not included on the table shown below.


Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

$ 0.065/l.

Avgas

3.00/l.

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Charges are as per agreement.

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

0.11


Break Bulk Fee

0.11


Diplomatic Mail

1


Strong Room – per consignment

0.16

Not per consignment

Cold Storage Fee

0.18


Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours



Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt



Storage per Day



Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

0.08


International Air Waybill

4


Local Air Waybill



Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

1.5


Air Way Bill Documentation

4


Diplomatic Mail

0.81


Storage Charges per Day



AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

Air bridge services are not available in Kano station as only passenger steps are used.

Security

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



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