Description Akure Airport was created to facilitate air travel and, in particular, to further open up the Ondo state with the hope of turning it into a commercial hub. The airport, which serves Ondo State, underwent renovations in 2023 to bring it up to the standards set by other airports across the world. It is a public airport that is located a few kilometers outside of the city. Additionally, it has been designated as a perishable and non-perishable cargo airport in order to make use of the state's agricultural export capabilities and give farmers and businesspeople access to the global market.
Airlines and destinations Latest development The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and a private company signed a contract on May 9, 2023, to hire over 14,000 experienced personnel to transform Akure cargo airport into Aerotropoli City in the state. According to reports, the project, which will cost 56 billion naira, is the first of its sort in sub-Saharan Africa.
See also Nigeria portal Aviation portal Transport in Nigeria List of airports in Nigeria
References External links Accident history for AKR at Aviation Safety Network OurAirports - Akure SkyVector Aeronautical Charts