Airport code
MIU — Maiduguri International Airport
MIU is the IATA code for Maiduguri International Airport, an airport serving Maiduguri, Nigeria. Its ICAO code is DNMA, and it operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 11.8553, 13.0809 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1099 ft (335 m).
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About Maiduguri International Airport
Maiduguri International Airport is an airport serving Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in Nigeria.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MIU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DNMA |
| Airport name | Maiduguri International Airport |
| City | Maiduguri |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 11.8553 |
| Longitude | 13.0809 |
| Elevation | 1099 ft (335 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,846 ft (3,001 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Maiduguri International Airport?
The IATA code for Maiduguri International Airport is MIU.
What is the ICAO code for Maiduguri International Airport?
The ICAO code for Maiduguri International Airport is DNMA.
Where is MIU airport located?
Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) is located in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
What time zone is MIU in?
Maiduguri International Airport operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to MIU?
The nearest airport to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) is Salak Airport (MVR) in Maroua, about 202 km away.
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