Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): Codes, Runways & Location
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (IATA: ABV · ICAO: DNAA) is a large airport serving Abuja, Nigeria. It lies at 9.0068° N, 7.2632° E, 1123 ft (342 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Abuja in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code ABV and the ICAO code DNAA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3609 m (11842 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 1123 ft (342 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Minna Airport (MXJ) about 113 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 ≈ 3,609 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Where is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport located?
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 9.0068° N, 7.2632° E.
What is the airport code for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has an IATA code of ABV and an ICAO code of DNAA.
How long is the runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport's longest runway is about 3609 m (11842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport have?
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport a major airport?
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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