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Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport

ICAO NG-0005🇳🇬 Birinin Kebbi
Coordinates
12.4790°N, 4.3691°E
Elevation
775 ft (236 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
NG-KE
Time zone
Lagos(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
19:13
Civil dusk
19:36

About 12h 48m 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 Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport

Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA) (ICAO: DNBK) is an airport serving Birnin Kebbi in the Kebbi State of Nigeria. It is located at Ambursa, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east of Birnin Kebbi, along the Birnin Kebbi-Argungu road.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 2410,171 ft / 3,100 m197 ftConcreteLightedOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport located?

Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport is large airport located in Birinin Kebbi, Nigeria, at an elevation of 775 ft (236 m).

How many runways does Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport have?

Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,171 ft / 3,100 m.

What time zone is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in?

Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sir Ahmadu Bello 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 Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport?

The nearest airport to Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO), about 55.7 nm to the ene, followed by Gaya Airport and Dogondoutchi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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