Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU): Codes, Runways & Location
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (IATA: BCU · ICAO: DNBC) is a large airport serving Bauchi, Nigeria. It lies at 10.4828° N, 9.7440° E, 1965 ft (599 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bauchi in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code BCU and the ICAO code DNBC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3400 m (11154 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 1965 ft (599 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) about 128 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 ≈ 3,400 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport
Where is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport located?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is located in Bauchi, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 10.4828° N, 9.7440° E.
What is the airport code for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport has an IATA code of BCU and an ICAO code of DNBC.
How long is the runway at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport's longest runway is about 3400 m (11154 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport have?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport a major airport?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
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