Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA): Codes, Runways & Location
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (IATA: DKA · ICAO: DNKT) is a medium-sized airport serving Katsina, Nigeria. It lies at 13.0078° N, 7.6604° E, 1660 ft (506 m) above sea level.
Overview of Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Katsina in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code DKA and the ICAO code DNKT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3460 m (11352 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 1660 ft (506 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Maradi Airport (MFQ) about 80 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 ≈ 3,460 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
Where is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport located?
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport is located in Katsina, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 13.0078° N, 7.6604° E.
What is the airport code for Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport?
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport has an IATA code of DKA and an ICAO code of DNKT.
How long is the runway at Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport?
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport's longest runway is about 3460 m (11352 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport have?
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport a major airport?
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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