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Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

IATA ABVICAO DNAA🇳🇬 Abuja
Coordinates
9.0068°N, 7.2632°E
Elevation
1,123 ft (342 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
NG-FC
Time zone
Lagos(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:57
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
18:55
Civil dusk
19:18

About 12h 36m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is an international airport serving Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It is the main airport serving the Nigerian capital city and was named after Nigeria's first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996). The airport is approximately 20 km (12 mi) southwest of the city centre, and has an international and a domestic terminal that share its single runway.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

DNAA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 2211,842 ft / 3,609 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP127.900 MHz
ATISATIS127.050 MHz
GND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.600 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (25)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?

The ICAO code for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is DNAA, and its IATA code is ABV.

Where is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport located?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is large airport located in Abuja, Nigeria, at an elevation of 1,123 ft (342 m).

How many runways does Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport have?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,842 ft / 3,609 m.

Which airlines fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport include Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?

Historical data lists 25 nonstop destinations from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?

The nearest airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is Shiroro Airport (DN50), about 58.9 nm to the nnw, followed by Minna Airport and Bida Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.