Airports / Nigeria / MDI
Makurdi Airport.
Makurdi, Nigeria · 371 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
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Operators based
371
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 29
Nigeria airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Nigeria fields.
97 nm
To the nearest alternate
Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU).
Overview
Makurdi Airport (DNMK / MDI) is a mid-sized airport serving Makurdi, Nigeria. The airport sits 371 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MDI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU, 97 nm), Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV, 112 nm), and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS, 117 nm). With a single 9,830-foot paved runway, MDI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MDI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Makurdi.
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Field capability
ICAO
DNMK
IATA
MDI
FAA / Local
DNMK
Elevation
371 ft
Coordinates
7.7039° N · 8.6139° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Nigeria fields
state range 57–4,232 ft
At 371 ft, MDI sits lower than 66% of the 29 Nigeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,830 ft
- 05/239,830 ft × 164 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,830 ft
MDI's 9,830 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.
- 97nmENUAkanu Ibiam International AirportEnegu
- 112nmABVNnamdi Azikiwe International AirportAbuja
- 117nmJOSYakubu Gowon AirportJos
- 134nmBPCBamenda AirportBamenda
- 147nmABBAsaba International AirportAsaba
- 160nmQOWSam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportOwerri
Location
Open the full mapDNMK · Makurdi Airport · Makurdi, Nigeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MDI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,645 nm | 11h 12m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,770 nm | 11h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,931 nm | 11h 52m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,128 nm | 12h 20m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,144 nm | 12h 22m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,383 nm | 12h 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,386 nm | 12h 56m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,888 nm | 14h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MDI?
- Makurdi Airport's longest paved runway is 9,830 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 MDI?
- Makurdi Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,830 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MDI?
- The closest alternate is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), about 97 nm away, followed by Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) at 112 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MDI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 12m (4,645 nm), New York about 11h 30m (4,770 nm), Washington DC about 11h 52m (4,931 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.