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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Gusau Airport

ICAO DNGU🇳🇬 Gusau
Coordinates
12.1729°N, 6.6961°E
Elevation
1,520 ft (463 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NG-ZA
Time zone
Lagos(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:06

About 12h 21m 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 Gusau Airport

Gusau Airstrip or Gusau Airfield is an airstrip serving Gusau, and its nearby town, the capital city of the Zamfara State in Nigeria.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

DNGU

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 234,800 ft / 1,463 m148 ftLatUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gusau Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gusau Airport?

The ICAO code for Gusau Airport is DNGU.

Where is Gusau Airport located?

Gusau Airport is medium airport located in Gusau, Nigeria, at an elevation of 1,520 ft (463 m).

How many runways does Gusau Airport have?

Gusau Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,800 ft / 1,463 m.

What time zone is Gusau Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gusau Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gusau Airport is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gusau Airport?

The nearest airport to Gusau Airport is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 75.5 nm to the ne, followed by Maradi Airport and Zaria Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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