# Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

> Lagos, NG · IATA: LOS · ICAO: DNMM · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LOS` |
| ICAO | `DNMM` |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | NG |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 6.57737, 3.32116 |

## Description

For much of West Africa's import and export trade, Lagos is the decisive air gateway, and Murtala Muhammed International (IATA: LOS, ICAO: DNMM) in Ikeja is Nigeria's busiest airport by far. Cargo is handled on the ground by two large operators, NAHCO and SAHCO, whose warehouses process perishable agricultural exports, general freight and oil-and-gas equipment. SAHCO's Lagos import and export facility covers up to around 22,000 square metres with 24-hour CCTV and access control, and has handled Ethiopian Airlines cargo since 2024; NAHCO has renewed warehousing and handling contracts with several international carriers. Integrators such as DHL and intercontinental freight carriers serve the field, though ramp space currently caps throughput and an expanded cargo terminal is in planning. In 2025 the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) resumed collecting cargo revenue directly at the NAHCO and SAHCO sheds after a 15-year gap. A real advantage is proximity to the Apapa and Tin Can Island seaports, letting forwarders combine sea and air consignments within greater Lagos, while road links feed the hinterland despite heavy congestion that can stretch delivery times. Customs clearance and bonded warehousing are concentrated here, reinforcing Lagos as Nigeria's primary cargo airport; Abuja (ABV) serves upcountry consignments and Accra (ACC) is the usual regional fallback.

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