Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport

Sokoto, Sokoto State (Nigeria)

IATA: SKO ICAO: DNSO

Longest Active Runway

9,844 ft

3,000 meters

Field Elevation

1,010 ft

308 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

12.9157°, 5.2075°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#600 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#1076 of 7558

Top 14.3% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Nigeria)

#8 in NG

#13 of 26 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

-1.6%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,844 ft (3,000 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #600. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #1076 worldwide (Top 14.3%) and #8 nationally in Nigeria.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 1,010 ft (308 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 9,844 ft (3,000 m)

At 9,844 ft (3,000 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
08/26	9,844 ft (3000m)	197 ft (60m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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