Murtala Muhammed International Airport (DNMM)
Lagos, Nigeria · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
DNMM
IATA
LOS
City
Lagos
Country
Nigeria
Region
Africa
Elevation
135 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
6.5774, 3.3212
Overview
Busiest airport in West Africa. Tropical weather with Harmattan dust haze season considerations.
Current Weather at DNMM
Pilots flying into or out of Murtala Muhammed International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for DNMM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for DNMM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Lagos. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like DNMM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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