Zaria Airport (ZAR): Codes, Runways & Location
Zaria Airport (IATA: ZAR · ICAO: DNZA) is a medium-sized airport serving Zaria, Nigeria. It lies at 11.1302° N, 7.6858° E, 2170 ft (661 m) above sea level.
Overview of Zaria Airport
Zaria Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Zaria in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code ZAR and the ICAO code DNZA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Zaria Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1665 m (5462 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 2170 ft (661 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kaduna International Airport (KAD) 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 ≈ 1,665 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Zaria Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zaria Airport
Where is Zaria Airport located?
Zaria Airport is located in Zaria, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 11.1302° N, 7.6858° E.
What is the airport code for Zaria Airport?
Zaria Airport has an IATA code of ZAR and an ICAO code of DNZA.
How long is the runway at Zaria Airport?
Zaria Airport's longest runway is about 1665 m (5462 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Zaria Airport have?
Zaria Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Zaria Airport a major airport?
Zaria Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Zaria Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →