Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Overview

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is the primary aviation hub serving Lagos State and is recognized as the busiest airport in Nigeria [[MMIA, Lagos.](https://faan.gov.ng/mmia-lagos/)]. Originally constructed during World War II, the facility was renamed in 1976 to honor Nigeria's fourth military ruler, Murtala Muhammed [[Murtala Muhammed International Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murtala_Muhammed_International_Airport)]. The airport operates as a major gateway to West Africa and serves as the primary base for several Nigerian airlines, including Air Peace [[Murtala Mohammed International Airport](https://www.airport-suppliers.com/airport/murtala-mohammed-international-airport)]. Recent modernizations include a new international terminal commissioned in 2022 to significantly expand passenger capacity [[MMIA, Lagos.](https://faan.gov.ng/mmia-lagos/)].

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Runways

Terminals

Two main terminals: an International Terminal (MMA1) and a Domestic Terminal (MMA2) located about one kilometer apart [[Aeropuerto de Lagos (LOS)](https://mail.aeropuertosdelmundo.net/aeropuerto-LOS)].