Kaduna International Airport DNKA

Kaduna International Airport is the official alternative airport to Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (DNAA) during its six-week closure beginning March 8.Country:NigeriaOperating hours:24/7 ICAO:DNKAIATA:KAD Tower frequency:118.8Latitude/longitude:N10°41.75' / E7°19.22'Elevation:2072.0 feet MSLMar Var:1° WTime zone:+1 UTCAOE:Yes Fuel types:Jet-A1Airport type:Civil Customs:24/7Runway width:45m (10.5m shoulder)Runways:1Runway length:3,100mAirport slots:N/A Fire category:9 ATC hours:24/7 Aircraft handled: B747Cities served: Kaduna, Abuja, and Zaria.Languages: English.Lead time for permit approval: 48 hours.Landing permits: Must be obtained from the CAA through an agent before landing.Navaid Available:

• ILS/VOR has been recently installed
• RNAV approach acceptable

Parking:

• Open bay parking is available
• Capacity for 9-12 jets

Equipment availability: Portable water carts GPU up to 737/747 capacity and aircraft steps are available.Terminal capacity: 500 passengers.Maintenance and hangars: Light Maintenance only; hangars are not available.Fuel:

• Conoil is the only supplier
• 1,400 tank capacity
• Jet A1 available through fuel release

Catering: Not available.Crew facilities: VIP Lounge is available for crew use.Immigration at Kaduna International Airport

• A passport is required
• Those coming from Yellow fever endemic regions require Yellow Fever Vaccination card

Crew:

• Visas not required for stay up to 72 hours
• GENDEC, Crew ID, Uniform are required

Important Numbers

• Fire: +234 8034655502
• Police: +234 8123822284 / +234 818453313
• Emergency: +234 8036154488

Security brief: It is highly advisable to check with your flight or trip support advisor before travel.Alternative airport: DNKN (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport).

Transport

• Available for crew and passenger transport to VIP Lounge/hotel
• Helicopter shuttle service is also available to Abuja DNAA

Accommodation

• Hotel 7teen (40 minutes away)
• Assa Pyramid Hotel (40 minutes away)

Note:This list is for informational purposes only and based on proximity. UAS does not promote any specific establishments.

Tourists Attractions

• Kaduna Museum
• Kamuku National Park
• Commonwealth War Cemetary
• Lugard Tower

Weather

Kaduna has a tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 25°C. Summers experience more rainfall than the winter period. The highest annual temperatures occur in July, August, and September.For support accessing Kaduna International Airport, contact our New Delhi office at india@uas.aero