See List of International Airports We Have In Nigeria - Photos

Many Nigerians do not know about local and international airports that we have in Nigeria. While many argue that they don't fly or have a business near the airport, so many say otherwise. AutoReportNG deemed it fit to enlight the public on the number of local and international airports that we have in Nigeria.

Here are lists of international airports we have in Nigeria...

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The MMIA is Nigeria’s premier international air gateway. The airport’s history dates back to pre-colonial times, around the time of the Second World War. The current international airport terminal was built and commissioned over 40 years ago, in 1978. The terminal opened officially March,15,1979. The airport had been known simply as the Lagos International Airport. It was, however, re-named for the late Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed, who died in 1976.

The airport terminal has been renovated several times since the 1970s but its most radical makeover began in 2013, following the launch of the Federal government’s multi-billion naira Remodelling/ Rehabilitation Programme for its airports nationwide. Under the re-modelling work there, by late in 2014, the MMlA lounge area had been expanded to four times its previous size and new passenger handling conveyor systems installed which can handle over 1,000 passengers per hour.

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

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

NAIA was built in the early 2000 and opened in 2002. It holds pride of place, among airports in the country, as the international airport for the country’s federal capital, Abuja. The airport named after the late Dr. Nnandi Azikiwe, a foremost nationalist and one of the country’s founding fathers, often plays host to visiting dignitaries and high ranking government officials as well as Nigerians visiting the federal capital for business or leisure.

The airport has two terminals—one, for international flights and the other for domestic flights.

In 2018, Pres. Buhari commissioned a remodelled, new terminal of the Abuja Airport. It is a state of the art edifice with world-class facilities.

About 3 million passengers travel through the airport every year

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

MAKIA is located in the ancient city of Kano in the Northern part of the country. In the 1980s, the airport was named after a prominent Kano-born Nigerian statesman, Mallam Aminu Kano, a nationalist, politician and dogged fighter for the poor masses in the country.

MAKIA is one of the country’s oldest international airports. Apart from being a major transit point for the annual Muslim Haji to Mecca, MAKIA is a major connection point for air travellers going from Northern Nigeria to different parts of the world.

The remodelled Mallam Aminu Kano International was remodelled commissioned on March 15, 2015, by HRH, Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on March 15, 2013. The federal government is currently embarking on new construction of MAKIA which will be commissioned before the end of 2019.

Port Harcourt International Airport

The Port Harcourt International Airport plays a very important role in the economy of the country. This is because it is located in Port Harcourt, at the centre of the country’s oil and gas industry. The Oil and Gas industry contributes 85 percent of government revenue and over 90 percent of total exports from the country in terms of value.

The Port Harcourt International Airport, PHIA, allows direct air connections between the country and major destinations around the world, especially to and from Western countries. The old terminal at the airport is under renovation, although it continues to operate commercial flights.

Port Harcourt International Airport was remodelled and commissioned for public use in 2018.

Akanu Ibiam International Airport

This airport is one of the five international airports in the country and operated by FAAN, on behalf of the Federal Government. The Akanu Ibiam International Airport is located in Enugu, reputed as the ‘coal city’ alluding to the days of old when it was the centre of a flourishing coal mining industry.

Enugu is the old administrative headquarters of the old Eastern Region of the 1950s to 1960s. And with the creation of new states in the late 1960s, Enugu remained capital of East Central State and with the creation of additional states in the 1980s, Enugu State was created with Enugu retaining the capital of the state. Enugu remains an important centre of political, cultural, commercial and administrative influence in the South Eastern part of the country. Therefore, the airport is strategically located in Enugu to serve this part of the country.

The airport is named after the First Governor General of the old Eastern Region, the Late RH Sir Akanu Ibiam

Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri

Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri commenced operation in 1994 under the regime of the former Military Administrator, Navy Captain J.N. Aneke.
The Airport was built by the Imo State Government and handed over to the Federal Government of Nigeria under the management of FAAN.
The Airport is situated at Ngor Okpola Local Government Area pm a piece of land bounded by three communities; Umuohiagu, Obiangwu and Logara, Imo State.

Runway Orientation is 17/35
Runway Dimension is 2700 x 45M
Apron Capacity is 200 x 105M
A310 (6)

Earlier this week, Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri was gutted by fire, the reason for this was still sketchy as an investigation is still ongoing

All Issues Concerning Enugu Airport Now Resolved - FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has expressed its “profound appreciation and gratitude” to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for fulfilling his promise to address the identified challenges that hitherto posed a threat to the safety of air travelers at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

Speaking during the inspection tour of the airport and its environs to ascertain the level of compliance by the Enugu State Government and other relevant institutions to the request made by FAAN, the Managing Director, Capt. Hamisu Rabiu Yadudu, told Gov. Ugwuanyi, who was present at the exercise, that they were satisfied with the interventions made so far by his administration, such as the relocation of the Orie Emene market, abattoir, and the dismantling of the Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Radio/TV Mast, which the Managing Director, Mr. Chukwuma Ogbonna, promised during the inspection, will be completed in the next one month.

Capt. Yadudu disclosed that the issue of relocating the ENPOWER Free Trade Zone, adjacent to the runway of the airport, has been resolved with the management of the establishment, which was confirmed by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Engr. Emeka Eneh, during the inspection.

He said that after a negot iation by both parties “the required land that FAAN wants to protect is secured” for safety and security, adding: “We are happy with that and ENPOWER Free Trade Zone are also happy that with the remaining land, they can still go ahead with their initiative and develop the land”.

On the airport runway, the MD further disclosed that the engineering team of FAAN and its consultant from the Federal Ministry of Aviation will “very soon commence a comprehensive exercise to make sure that our passengers are safe”.

The FAAN boss, who maintained that “the entire matter has been resolved”, added that the federal government’s agency is working with two solution providers to solve the issue of water scarcity, and equally fence the airport.

Capt. Yadudu while seeking further timely intervention of Gov. Ugwuanyi, frowned at those living “on the air field” near the airport and requested the governor to take prompt action on the matter as usual, stressing that “the issue of illegal residents is very much of safety concern and risky”.

Responding, Gov. Ugwuanyi who assured the prompt intervention of the state government, noted that his administration is fully committed to the safety of lives and property as well as the progress of the Enugu international airport.

The governor added that he had to shelve other official engagements to be with the management of FAAN to ensure that all issues affecting the safety of the airport are resolved expeditiously

Marrakesh Menara Airport: Africa's Finest And Most Beautiful Airport Ever - Photos

Many at times, we never can appreciate the beauty of nature until when we go out and look at it from a different perspective. An International Airport is a place that says a lot about a country and this why this is why the federal government from various countries try to make their airports to match with international standard as this is their identity, they will be accessed based on what they see at the airport first before going into the city.

Airports in Africa are not friendly to the eyes as it seems various government cares less or little about how they are built, maintained and made to be among the world rankers. It's either the design is awful or little or nothing is done to make it a tourist attraction and lots more. Morocco seems to have a different perspective, they decided to upgrade virtually all their airports, redesign them and build a new one in order to according to the government, to attract tourist to the country.

Marrakesh Menara Airport (IATA: RAK, ICAO: GMMX), in French Aéroport de Marrakech Ménara, is the main international gateway in Marrakesh, the main city of the Marrakesh-Tensift-El-Haouz region in Morocco.

It is located 5 kilometres from Marrakesh city centre. The airport is an important hub between Europe and Northern Africa, serving also flights to other Arab nations.

The terminal extension of the Marrakech Menara Airport in Morocco is designed by Swiss Architects E2A Architecture and uses a gorgeous facade that has become a hallmark of the airport. Light filters into space by arabesques made up of 24 rhombuses and three triangles.

Clad in white aluminum panels and featuring stylized Islamic ornamental designs, the structure gives the terminal a brightness that changes according to the time of day. It’s also an excellent example of how a contemporary building can incorporate traditional cultural motifs.

A new airport terminal at Marrakech-Menara, the flagship touristic destination in Morocco was officially inaugurated Wednesday, 21 December, and will increase its capacity to 9 million passengers instead of 3 million currently.

The airport was inaugurated by HM King Mohammed VI, the new terminal aims to support the growth of Marrakech-Menara airport, the second of Morocco after Casablanca. It is an international facility that receives several European flights as well as flights from Casablanca and some of the Arab world nations. The airport served over 4 million passengers in 2014. In 2010, the airport was used in the movies Sex And City 2.

Located 3 km from downtown, the airport of Marrakech-Menara Airport is the second Moroccan airport in terms of traffic after Mohammed V in Casablanca. According to "Travel and Leisure, the new Terminal 1 at the airport is" an example of a successful marriage between traditional Islamic architecture and modern architecture. "

Marrakech-Menara has two terminals, Terminal 1 which was completely refurbished in June 2008, is fueled partly by solar energy. Terminal 2 was opened in 2005. A third terminal is planned for 2012 to bring the total capacity to 8 million passengers per year.

Facilities

Terminal

Menara Airport has two passenger terminals housed in one large building. A third terminal has been built. The existing T1/T2 offer a space of 42.000 m2 and have a designed capacity of 4.5 million passengers/year. The separate freight-terminal has 340m2 covered space. The air terminals (1 and 2) are 22,000 m2 (236,806 sq ft) and designed to handle 2,500,000 passengers per year. Menara is one of the six airports in Morocco where ONDA offers its special VIP service Salon Convives de Marque.

Runway and Apron

Aircraft parking space of 125,000 square metres (1,345,489 sq ft) supports up to fourteen Boeing 737s and four Boeing 747s. The cargo terminal is 340 m2 (3,660 sq ft) of covered space.[1] The paved runway is laid out in the direction 10/28 is 3,100 by 45 metres (10,171 ft × 148 ft). It can receive all modern jetliners up to the Boeing 747 in size. The airport is equipped with an ILS Cat II landing system and offers the following radio navigation aids: VOR – DME – NDB.

Buses Into The City
The Spanish bus company Alsa operates regular Route 19 buses every day between Marrakesh Menara airport and both the medina (the stop is in a row of bus stops opposite the Koutoubia Mosque) and the new town.

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Marrakesh Menara Airport, Morocco Federal Website, Skyscpercity, Google Images, Travel World