3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The Akanu Ibiam International Airport is a beautiful airport, conveniently located close to the city of Enugu.”
kakam nwosu4★ on Google
Airports / Nigeria / ENU
Large airport · ENU
Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
Enegu, Nigeria · 466 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
2,730 ratings
0
Operators based
466
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Enegu, NigeriaELEV 466 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
2,730
Google reviews
ratings on Google
466
Field elevation
feet above sea level
56
Nearest alternate
nm to ABB
Field standing
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Asaba International Airport (ABB).
Overview
Akanu Ibiam International Airport, listed as DNEN / ENU, is a large commercial airport in Enegu, Nigeria. Field elevation is 466 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ENU as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Asaba International Airport (ABB, 56 nm), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 66 nm), and Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC, 95 nm). The field has a single 7,879-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ENU are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Enegu Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ENU to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“They are: the presence of a service provider mast near the airport, the presence of an abattoir which makes the area vulture infested thus increasing the danger of bird strikes.”
Alex Okoli4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The Akanu Ibiam International Airport is a beautiful airport, conveniently located close to the city of Enugu.”
kakam nwosu4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
DNEN
IATA
ENU
FAA / Local
DNEN
Elevation
466 ft
Coordinates
6.4737° N · 7.5605° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Nigeria fields
state range 57–4,232 ft
At 466 ft, ENU sits lower than 59% of the 29 Nigeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,879 ft
- 08/267,879 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,879 ft
ENU's 7,879 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 56nmABBAsaba International AirportAsaba
- 66nmQOWSam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportOwerri
- 95nmPHCPort Harcourt International AirportPort Harcourt
- 97nmMDIMakurdi AirportMakurdi
- 101nmQUOAkwa Ibom International AirportUyo
- 101nmCBQMargaret Ekpo International AirportCalabar
Location
Open the full mapDNEN · Akanu Ibiam International Airport · Enegu, Nigeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ENU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,648 nm | 11h 13m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,770 nm | 11h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,927 nm | 11h 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,104 nm | 12h 16m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,119 nm | 12h 18m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,379 nm | 12h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,386 nm | 12h 56m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,873 nm | 14h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ENU?
- Akanu Ibiam International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,879 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ENU?
- Akanu Ibiam International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,879 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ENU?
- The closest alternate is Asaba International Airport (ABB), about 56 nm away, followed by Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) at 66 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ENU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 13m (4,648 nm), New York about 11h 30m (4,770 nm), Washington DC about 11h 51m (4,927 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.