Kaduna International Airport is a large airport serving Kaduna, Nigeria. Its IATA code is KAD and its ICAO code is DNKA. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,073 ft (632 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KAD
- ICAO code
- DNKA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,073 ft (632 m)
- Coordinates
- 10.6960, 7.3201
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kaduna International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ABV Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | Abuja, Nigeria | 188 km · 117 mi |
| KAN Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | Kano, Nigeria | 199 km · 124 mi |
| JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport | Jos, Nigeria | 206 km · 128 mi |
| DKA Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | Katsina, Nigeria | 260 km · 162 mi |
| BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | Bauchi, Nigeria | 266 km · 165 mi |
| SKO Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | Sokoto, Nigeria | 337 km · 209 mi |
| ZND Zinder Airport | Zinder, Niger | 388 km · 241 mi |
| ILR General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | Ilorin/Ogbomosho, Nigeria | 399 km · 248 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KAD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 3,993 | 2,481 | 2,156 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,283 | 2,661 | 2,313 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,375 | 2,718 | 2,362 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,589 | 2,851 | 2,478 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,679 | 2,908 | 2,527 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,302 | 3,294 | 2,863 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,971 | 4,331 | 3,764 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,475 | 4,645 | 4,036 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,488 | 5,274 | 4,583 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,511 | 5,910 | 5,136 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,708 | 6,654 | 5,782 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,830 | 6,729 | 5,848 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,289 | 7,014 | 6,095 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,439 | 7,729 | 6,716 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,853 | 7,986 | 6,940 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,527 | 9,648 | 8,384 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kaduna International Airport?
The IATA code of Kaduna International Airport is KAD and its ICAO code is DNKA.
Where is Kaduna International Airport located?
Kaduna International Airport is in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 10.6960, 7.3201.
What time zone is Kaduna International Airport in?
Kaduna International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kaduna International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kaduna International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), about 188 km (117 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.