# Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU)

> Enegu, NG · IATA: ENU · ICAO: DNEN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ENU` |
| ICAO | `DNEN` |
| City | Enegu |
| Country | NG |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 142 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 6.47427, 7.56196 |

## Description

Igbo country's commercial and academic centre, Enugu sits on south-east Nigeria's coal belt, and Akanu Ibiam International (IATA: ENU) is its gateway in the Emene district, about 20 minutes from downtown. Domestic carriers dominate the schedule, with limited international service following a 2025 runway rehabilitation. Honest cargo picture: no scheduled freighter operation exists and a dedicated cargo terminal is still under construction, so airfreight currently moves in passenger belly-holds. Shippers needing real capacity for agricultural exports route through Lagos (LOS), Nigeria's principal air-cargo gateway. State plans envisage a perishables terminal to send agro-produce straight from farm to European markets.

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