An African Hub with Global Connections

1. Introduction

Ilorin International Airport is at the heart of a Cargo revolution in Africa. Ilorin is one of the largest cities in Nigeria and the capital of Kwara State. It boasts an enviable central location with superb transport links to the rest of the region by road and air.

Ilorin International Airport has been re-designated and equipped as a specialist Cargo airport. Its customers benefit from significant advantages including 24 hour opening, 24 hour customs, extremely efficient handling and excellent value.

It also houses a new state-of-the-art passenger terminal opened by President Olusegun Obasanjo in June 2006 which provides World class facilities and a seamless airport experience.

2. The Vision

Ilorin International Airport is being revived by the visionary Governor of Kwara State – His Excellency Dr. Bukola Saraki. His passion and drive have already been demonstrated through a raft of successes in areas of finance, education, health, agriculture and industrial development.

This high profile improvement to Africa’s Cargo transport infrastructure is proving to be the latest success in breathing new life and energy into the region.

His Excellency Dr. Bukola Saraki states “Ilorin International Airport is strategically located and perfectly positioned to serve Nigeria and neighbouring countries. I am wholly committed to the success of our airport upgrade and the significant benefits that will accrue for its customers and the people of Kwara State”.

Astra Aviation, an operational specialist in the African aviation market, has been appointed to project manage delivery of Ilorin International Airport’s Cargo functionality. The airport will have cargo import handling capacity from February 2008. The brand new Cargo terminal will be complete in summer 2008.

3. The Benefits

Ilorin has 5 key competitive advantages.

i) Connectivity
Ilorin is one of the best connected cities in West Africa, and in reach of numerous key economic centres. The city offers reliable road transport services to Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Oyo Ekiti, Kogi, Niger, Kaduna, Onitsa, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Aba, the Plateau States and numerous other locations.

Furthermore, a major Expressway to Ibadan is currently under construction which will provide a seamless link to the Lagos highway, enabling our trucking network to deliver to Lagos airport and seaport within 6 hours.

Onward air transport is also straight forward from Ilorin, making it an ideal location for an African cargo hub.

ii) 24 Hour Service
We recognise that successful business can’t stop when the world sleeps. That’s why we have invested in developing a 24 hour airport. It boasts:

• 24 hour opening
• 24 hour customs clearance
• 24 hour immigration
• 24 hour cargo handling and warehousing
• 24 hour refuelling

iii) Efficiency & World Class Facilities
Ilorin International Airport has been re-designated and equipped as a specialist Cargo airport. A brand new Cargo terminal is under construction and will be complete in summer 2008 facilitating some of the most efficient cargo handling in Africa.

With a 3110m (10200ft) runway, no airfield or noise restrictions and a highly customer focused management team in place, Ilorin International Airport provides you with World class facilities in the heart of West Africa.

iv) Excellent Value & Incentives
We believe very strongly in providing value for money, which makes your business and our business stronger. We provide:

• Lower landing fees than Lagos and Port Harcourt International Airports
• Attractive handling fees
• Discount on parking and handling fees for 6 months for new entrant airlines
• Competitive fuel prices

v) Safe and Secure
The appointment of Astra Aviation – a UK and African cargo specialist – to project manage delivery of Ilorin International Airport’s Cargo functionality will ensure strict adherence to the highest standards in quality, safety and security.

All security procedures have been written to meet ICAO, IATA and UK DfT requirements. All safety procedures are based on best practice from the IATA AHM as the minimum standard, yet many surpass this standard to further satisfy the most demanding of safety-conscious customers.

There is strong political commitment to expand and further develop the airport’s infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of customers. Ilorin International Airport will also become a General Aviation Centre and home to the Ilorin Aviation College ensuring an ongoing commitment to the highest standards in safety and security training.

4. Airport Information

• City Ilorin (2km from airport)
• IATA code ILR
• Runway 1
• Runway length 3,110m (10200ft)
• Runway width 60 metres (196ft)
• Maximum aircraft B747
• Fire rescue Category 7 (upgrade in progress)
• Airfield restrictions None
• Noise restrictions None
• Apron capacity 6 Wide Bodied Aircraft (expansion in progress)
• Navigation aid ILS, SATCOM, VOR/DME, Locator Beacon
• Passenger terminal 1 (opened June 2006)
• Cargo terminal 1 (opening summer 2008). A temporary ULD break facility will
  be in place by February 2008.
• Operations 24 hours
• Customs 24 hours
• Immigration 24 hours
• Refuelling LUBCON

5. Executive Aircraft

Please contact us for our special rates to base your aircraft in Ilorin

6. Contact Us

Please visit our website www.ilorinairport.aero or info@ilorinairport.aero