Akure Airport

DNAK / AKR

Akure, NG

Last Updated
May 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 169 hours ago
17:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
8 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNAK 071700Z 18008KT 9999 SCT015 31/24 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,100 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,600 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Akure Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 169.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 8 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NAK
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
9,195 ft 148 ft ASP 24°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DNAK

1,598 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
31.8%
MVFR
48.2%
IFR
19.5%
LIFR
0.5%

Akure Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 31.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 37°C with an average of 28°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 31.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.1%
N
1.5%
S
16.3%
W
22.5%
NE
2%
NW
1.3%
SE
1.2%
SW
18.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 20°C to 37°C
20°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

May October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,598 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Akure Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNAK
IATA Code: AKR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,100 ft MSL

Location

City: Akure
Country: NG
Latitude: 7.246740°
Longitude: 5.301010°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,195 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Akure Airport

Overview

Akure Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in southwestern Nigeria at an elevation of 1100 feet MSL. Positioned near the city of Akure in Ondo State, the airport provides critical regional transportation infrastructure with a substantial 9,195-foot asphalt runway capable of supporting various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable VFR and MVFR conditions, with 78.7% of observations supporting visual flight operations. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270 degrees with an average speed of 4.1 knots, and periods of calm are frequent at 36% of observations. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 20°C to 37°C with an average of 27.5°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (03/21) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Crosswind components are minimal, averaging just 2.3 knots, which enhances operational flexibility. The geographical positioning at 7.246740N, 5.301010E provides strategic connectivity in the region.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, October, and November, which represent the best VFR months. The runway's extensive 9,195-foot length accommodates a wide range of aircraft, and the consistent westerly winds provide predictable approach and departure conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.