Airport Code Finder

What This Tool Does

The Airport Code Finder searches the global airport database by name, IATA code (the three-letter code on tickets), ICAO code (the four-letter code in aviation contexts), or city. Useful when you have a code on a ticket or itinerary and need to know which airport it refers to, when you are looking up the airport code for a specific city, or when you need basic airport reference data.

How to Use It

1. Type any airport name, three-letter IATA code, four-letter ICAO code, or city name.
2. The tool returns matching airports with full details.
3. Click through to the full airport page for terminal information, transport-to-city, lounges, immigration tips and broader infrastructure detail.

What the Result Shows

• Airport name — full official name.
• IATA code — the three-letter code used on tickets (LOS for Lagos, ABV for Abuja, JFK for New York, LHR for London Heathrow).
• ICAO code — the four-letter code used in aviation operations (DNMM for Lagos, DNAA for Abuja).
• City served.
• Country location.
• Airport type — international, domestic, regional, military.
• Link to full airport page with terminal information, Wi-Fi, lounges, transport, immigration tips and broader infrastructure detail.

The Three Letter vs Four Letter Question

Airports have two distinct codes that often confuse first-time travellers. The IATA code (three letters) is what appears on commercial flight tickets — LOS, ABV, JFK, LHR, DXB. This is the code passengers normally need. The ICAO code (four letters) is what air traffic control and aviation operations use — DNMM (Lagos), DNAA (Abuja), KJFK (New York JFK), EGLL (London Heathrow). The ICAO code is rarely needed for passenger-side use, but appears in aviation contexts like pilot route planning and weather reports.

Coverage

The database covers approximately 1,200 published airports with scheduled service plus a broader 4,500+ airport inventory across the global aviation system. This includes:

• All major international hubs across every continent
• Every Nigerian airport with scheduled passenger service
• Major regional and domestic airports across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the Americas
• Selected smaller airports with charter, cargo or specialty service relevant to Nigerian aviation

Common Questions

What if my code is not found? Some smaller airports may not be in the database; check the operator's flight confirmation directly. What's the difference between LOS and DNMM? Both refer to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport — LOS is the passenger-facing IATA code, DNMM is the operational ICAO code. Can I search by airline? Currently no — this tool is airport-specific. Use the airlines directory for airline lookup. How do I find the airport for a specific city? Type the city name into the search box — every airport serving that city appears. What about new airports? The database is refreshed against airport-association feeds on a regular cycle; newly-opened airports typically appear within 1–2 months of operational launch.