2.2.2 Nigeria Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos
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 |
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Country |
Nigeria |
Province or District |
Lagos State |
Nearest Town or City |
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) |
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 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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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 |
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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 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3900 m x 60 m |
Orientation |
18R/36L |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway in good condition.
Runway #2 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B-747: AN-124 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B-747: AN-124 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
160 m x 50 m (8000 m2 ) |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
35000 |
Max Height (m) |
5.6 m |
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Loading Ramps |
No |
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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) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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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 |
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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 - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
$ 0.069/l. |
Avgas |
$ 0.069/l. |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
0.1520092 |
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Break Bulk Fee |
Incorporated into the handling charge |
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Diplomatic Mail |
0.190827 |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
1.90827 |
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Cold Storage Fee |
0.0763308 |
Per day |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
As per airline specific requirement |
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Storage per Day |
0.0360451 |
7 days |
Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0.091336 |
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International Air Waybill |
0.091336 |
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Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
As per airline specific requirement |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
As per airline specific requirement |
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Diplomatic Mail |
0.091336 |
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Storage Charges per Day |
0.0360451 |
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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.