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Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Lagos, Nigeria · 135 ft elevation. 9 charter operators based here.
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Operators based
135
Elevation ft
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
9 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 95% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
Overview
Located in Lagos, Nigeria, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (DNMM / LOS) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 135 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, LOS is a home base: ADE-DAA'S INVESTMENT LTD, ANAP Jets, and EAN Aviation operate from the field, 9 in all. The closest alternate fields are Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO, 57 nm), Ibadan Airport (IBA, 61 nm), and Akure Airport (AKR, 125 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 12,794-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LOS are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LOS to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
DNMM
IATA
LOS
FAA / Local
DNMM
Elevation
135 ft
Coordinates
6.5774° N · 3.3212° 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 135 ft, LOS sits lower than 86% of the 29 Nigeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,794 ft
- 18R/36L12,794 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18L/36R8,997 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,794 ft
LOS's 12,794 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.
Based charter operators9
- ANAP JetsLagos · Part 1354.5(13)4 aircraft · DNMM
- Jet Support Services, Ltd.Lagos · Part 1354.5(4)1 aircraft · DNMM
- VMO AEROLagos · Part 1355.0(1)1 aircraft · DNMM
- XEJetLagos · Part 1351 aircraft · DNMM
- EAN AviationLagos · Part 1354.9(14)DNMM
- ADE-DAA'S INVESTMENT LTDLagos · Part 1355.0(5)DNMM
- Flying Doctors NigeriaLagos · Part 1354.7(3)DNMM
- Triton Aviation Ltd.Lagos · Part 1354.0(1)DNMM
- Nesto Aviation Services, Ltd.Lagos · Part 135DNMM
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 57nmCOOCotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCotonou
- 61nmIBAIbadan AirportIbadan
- 125nmAKRAkure AirportAkure
- 126nmLFWLomé–Tokoin International AirportLomé
- 132nmILRGeneral Tunde Idiagbon International AirportIlorin/Ogbomosho
- 137nmBNIBenin AirportBenin
Location
Open the full mapDNMM · Murtala Muhammed International Airport · Lagos, Nigeria
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LOS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,457 nm | 10h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,573 nm | 11h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,726 nm | 11h 23m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,875 nm | 11h 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,888 nm | 11h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,171 nm | 12h 26m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,194 nm | 12h 29m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,653 nm | 13h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LOS?
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,794 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 LOS?
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,794 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LOS?
- Yes. 9 charter operators list Murtala Muhammed International Airport as a home base, including ADE-DAA'S INVESTMENT LTD, ANAP Jets, EAN Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LOS?
- The closest alternate is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), about 57 nm away, followed by Ibadan Airport (IBA) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LOS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 46m (4,457 nm), New York about 11h 2m (4,573 nm), Washington DC about 11h 23m (4,726 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.