Kaduna International Airport (KAD): Codes, Runways & Location
Kaduna International Airport (IATA: KAD · ICAO: DNKA) is a large airport serving Kaduna, Nigeria. It lies at 10.6960° N, 7.3201° E, 2073 ft (632 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kaduna International Airport
Kaduna International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kaduna in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code KAD and the ICAO code DNKA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kaduna International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2073 ft (632 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Zaria Airport (ZAR) about 63 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaduna International Airport
Where is Kaduna International Airport located?
Kaduna International Airport is located in Kaduna, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 10.6960° N, 7.3201° E.
What is the airport code for Kaduna International Airport?
Kaduna International Airport has an IATA code of KAD and an ICAO code of DNKA.
How long is the runway at Kaduna International Airport?
Kaduna International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kaduna International Airport have?
Kaduna International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kaduna International Airport a major airport?
Kaduna International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Kaduna International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →