Yakubu Gowon Airport
Jos · NigeriaICAO DNJO
Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) is an airport serving Jos, Nigeria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 9° 38' 23.4" N, 8° 52' 8.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet (1,290 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Lagos (GMT+1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from JOS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS | Lagos, Nigeria | 434 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 178 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at JOS
1 active airline serving Yakubu Gowon Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Yakubu Gowon Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | Abuja | Nigeria | 190 km |
| Kaduna Airport | KAD | Kaduna | Nigeria | 206 km |
| Gombe Lawanti International Airport | GMO | Gombe | Nigeria | 234 km |
| Mallam Aminu International Airport | KAN | Kano | Nigeria | 269 km |
| Yola Airport | YOL | Yola | Nigeria | 393 km |
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | Enugu | Nigeria | 379 km |
| Garoua International Airport | GOU | Garoua | Cameroon | 495 km |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | CBQ | Calabar | Nigeria | 519 km |
Other Airports in Nigeria
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 9° 38' 23.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 8° 52' 8.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 9.639830
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 8.869050
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 08:42 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,232 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,290 m
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