Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport: Codes, Runways & Location
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (ICAO: DNBK) is a large airport serving Birinin Kebbi, Nigeria. It lies at 12.4790° N, 4.3691° E, 775 ft (236 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Birinin Kebbi in Nigeria. It is identified by the ICAO code DNBK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 775 ft (236 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) about 103 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 ≈ 3,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport
Where is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport located?
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport is located in Birinin Kebbi, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 12.4790° N, 4.3691° E.
What is the airport code for Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport?
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport has an ICAO code of DNBK.
How long is the runway at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport?
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport's longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport have?
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport a major airport?
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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