Nigeria’s international airports. Present and upcoming

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  1. 6 new regional super cities to be started simultaneously in 2025.
  2. Each surpassing Lagos and Abuja in every material respect.
  3. One each per geopolitical zone.
  4. Each containing a mega university of 100,000 mostly residential students of which 10% are foreign, with a world class teaching hospital and globally desirable residential estates for staff and faculty etc.
  5. Ideally, each must be within one hour’s drive of an international airport which will need to be upgraded.
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How many and which international airports are in Nigeria? Which international airports are close to completion but not yet opened?

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As of October 2023, Nigeria has about 18 international airports that serve both passenger and cargo flights. Here is a list of these international airports:

  1. Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (LOS)
  2. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (ABV)
  3. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano (KAN)
  4. Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt (PHC)
  5. Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu (ENU)
  6. Kaduna International Airport, Kaduna (KAD)
  7. Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto (SKO)
  8. Maiduguri International Airport, Maiduguri (MIU)
  9. Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar (CBQ)
  10. Ilorin International Airport, Ilorin (ILR)
  11. Yola International Airport, Yola (YOL)
  12. Asaba International Airport, Asaba (ABB)
  13. Gombe Lawanti International Airport, Gombe (GMO)
  14. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi (BCU)
  15. Akure Airport, Akure (AKR)
  16. Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri (ANU)
  17. Bayelsa International Airport, Yenagoa (BYA)
  18. Ibadan Airport, Ibadan (IBA)

These airports handle international flights, though the frequency and destinations vary. The major international hubs are in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu.

International Airports Close to Completion but Not Yet Opened:

  1. Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, Ogun State:

    • Located in Iperu, Ogun State, this airport focuses on cargo, especially agricultural products, to boost export activities. As of October 2023, it is nearing completion but has not yet commenced operations.

  2. Ebonyi International Airport, Ebonyi State:

    • Situated near the capital city of Abakaliki, this airport aims to enhance connectivity in the southeastern region. Construction is in advanced stages, with the runway and terminal buildings close to completion.

  3. Lekki-Epe International Airport, Lagos State:

    • Planned to serve the rapidly growing Lekki Free Trade Zone, this airport is designed to reduce congestion at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. While groundwork has begun, it is not yet operational.

These upcoming airports are part of Nigeria’s efforts to expand its aviation infrastructure to support economic growth, improve regional connectivity, and boost international trade.