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:
Nigeria
Operating hours:
24/7
ICAO:
DNKA
IATA:
KAD
Tower frequency:
118.8
Latitude/longitude:
N10°41.75′ / E7°19.22′
Elevation:
2072.0 feet MSL
Mar Var:
1° W
Time zone:
+1 UTC
AOE:
Yes
Fuel types:
Jet-A1
Airport type:
Civil
Customs:
24/7
Runway width:
45m (10.5m shoulder)
Runways:
1
Runway length:
3,100m
Airport slots:
N/A
Fire category:
9
ATC hours:
24/7
Aircraft handled:
B747
Cities 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
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