Gombe Lawanti International Airport
ABOUT
IATA: GMO
ICAO: DNGO
Gombe Lawanti International Airport is also known as Sani Abacha International Airport. It is located at . Currently, the international airport serves Gombe State, a northeastern state in Nigeria. Gombe Lawanti International Airport got its name because of its nearness to Lawanti, a small village in Gombe State, Nigeria.
The Federal Government began the construction of the Gombe Lawanti International Airport in 2005. In 2008, the airport was opened to the public for domestic and international commercial services. The first international flight from this airport was en route Jedda in Saudi Arabia. Since then, Gombe Lawanti International airport has recorded high air-passengers traffic.
Gombe Lawanti International Airport has a standard runway paved with asphalt. In order to allow commercial operations at night, runway lighting has been installed at the airport. Also, the airport has an elevation of 1590 feet (484.63 metres). The international airport is well-maintained by experienced and effective personnel.
SERVICES
Gombe Lawanti International Airport is a hub for Arik Air and Azman Air. Currently, the airport handles domestic flights to Abuja State of Nigeria. All aircraft operated by the airport are well-maintained by expert engineers.
BEST FEATURES
-Well-maintained terminal
-Standard Runway
-Presence of Runway Edge Light
-Hub for largest airline in Nigeria, Arik Air
WHO CAN VISIT
-Travellers
-Tourists
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Gombe Lawanti International Airport is open from . You can visit this airport on your scheduled check-in date.
SAFETY
You do not need to worry about your safety as there are on guard security officials present at the airport.
It is a safe location.
Ways Of Travel
By aircraft, car and motorbike
Reason To Recommend Place
It has been listed as one of the best performing airports in Nigeria, and it certainly deserves such high praise. Although not as grand-looking as more popular airports, it is well maintained, and there is less hassle and struggle as one has come to expect from Nigerian airports. It survived the recent terrorism wave, and is now a major link bringing in people from other parts of Nigeria and beyond.
What To Bring
["Your flight documents; passport, flight ticket, booking confirmation (in case of a problem)","Your luggages"]
Reason For Loving Place
Certified for flights in 2008, this airport serves Gombe and the Northern Nigeria axis. Recently upgraded to International status, it flies cross-continent, making stops at countries such as Saudi Arabia for muslim pilgrims.
Safety Tips
["Be cautious of your possessions as pick-pockets look for easy targets","Be attentive to the flight announcements so you don't miss your flight"]
