Airport code
ENU — Akanu Ibiam International Airport
ENU is the IATA code for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, an airport serving Enegu, Nigeria. Its ICAO code is DNEN, and it operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 6.4743, 7.5620 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 466 ft (142 m).
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About Akanu Ibiam International Airport
Akanu Ibiam International Airport, also known as Enugu Airport, is an international airport serving Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State in Nigeria, and nearby cities, such as Abakaliki, Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Afikpo, Okigwe, Nsukka, Ugep, Orlu, Idah, Otukpo and Ogoja. It is named after the 20th-century politician Akanu Ibiam. The airport is strategically located at Emene, which is the primary industrial hub in Enugu.
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Airport information
| IATA code | ENU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DNEN |
| Airport name | Akanu Ibiam International Airport |
| City | Enegu |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 6.4743 |
| Longitude | 7.5620 |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,879 ft (2,402 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Akanu Ibiam International Airport?
The IATA code for Akanu Ibiam International Airport is ENU.
What is the ICAO code for Akanu Ibiam International Airport?
The ICAO code for Akanu Ibiam International Airport is DNEN.
Where is ENU airport located?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) is located in Enegu, Nigeria.
What time zone is ENU in?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to ENU?
The nearest airport to Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) is Asaba International Airport (ABB) in Asaba, about 104 km away.
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