Airports / Togo / LFW
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport.
Lomé, Togo · 72 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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72
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
50 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ho Airport (DGAH).
Overview
Located in Lomé, Togo, Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (DXXX / LFW) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 72 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 LFW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ho Airport (DGAH, 50 nm), Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO, 68 nm), and Kotoka International Airport (ACC, 91 nm). With a single 9,847-foot paved runway, LFW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LFW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lomé.
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Field capability
ICAO
DXXX
IATA
LFW
FAA / Local
DXXX
Elevation
72 ft
Coordinates
6.1656° N · 1.2545° 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
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,847 ft
- 04/229,847 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,847 ft
LFW's 9,847 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.
- 50nmDGAHHo AirportHo
- 68nmCOOCotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCotonou
- 91nmACCKotoka International AirportAccra
- 126nmLOSMurtala Muhammed International AirportLagos
- 173nmKMSPrempeh I International AirportKumasi
- 178nmIBAIbadan AirportIbadan
Location
Open the full mapDXXX · Lomé–Tokoin International Airport · Lomé, Togo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LFW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,382 nm | 10h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,496 nm | 10h 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,644 nm | 11h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,775 nm | 11h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,787 nm | 11h 32m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,086 nm | 12h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,119 nm | 12h 18m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,559 nm | 13h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LFW?
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,847 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 LFW?
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,847 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LFW?
- The closest alternate is Ho Airport (DGAH), about 50 nm away, followed by Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LFW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 35m (4,382 nm), New York about 10h 51m (4,496 nm), Washington DC about 11h 12m (4,644 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.