Airport code
LOS — Murtala Muhammed International Airport
LOS is the IATA code for Murtala Muhammed International Airport, an airport serving Lagos, Nigeria. Its ICAO code is DNMM, and it operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 6.5774, 3.3212 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m).
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About Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) is an international airport located in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, and is the major airport serving the entire state. The airport was initially built during World War II and is named after Murtala Muhammed (1938–1976), the fourth head of state of Nigeria.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LOS |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DNMM |
| Airport name | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 6.5774 |
| Longitude | 3.3212 |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 12,794 ft (3,900 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Murtala Muhammed International Airport?
The IATA code for Murtala Muhammed International Airport is LOS.
What is the ICAO code for Murtala Muhammed International Airport?
The ICAO code for Murtala Muhammed International Airport is DNMM.
Where is LOS airport located?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is located in Lagos, Nigeria.
What time zone is LOS in?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to LOS?
The nearest airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, about 106 km away.
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