Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport

DNBC / BCU

Bauchi, NG

Last Updated
Mar 3, 15:00Z

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34°C
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Dewpoint: 7°C
3 kt
40°
4.5 km
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METAR DNGO 031500Z 04003KT 4500 HZ NSC 34/07 Q1009

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NBC
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
11,154 ft 140 ft ASP
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNBC
IATA Code: BCU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,965 ft MSL

Location

City: Bauchi
Country: NG
Latitude: 10.482833°
Longitude: 9.744000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 11,154 ft
Width: 140 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport

Overview

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport serves the Bauchi region in northeastern Nigeria, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the area. Located at 10.482833° N, 9.744000° E, this medium-sized airport offers strategic connectivity for regional and domestic operations at an elevation of 1,965 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevated position at 1,965 ft MSL suggests potential for variable atmospheric conditions typical of Nigeria's inland plateau region. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations, which can impact aircraft performance, especially during seasonal temperature transitions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) extending 11,154 feet with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft. Its geographic location in Bauchi suggests a terrain environment characterized by moderate elevation and potentially complex local wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's significant length of 11,154 feet offers considerable margin for approach and landing operations across various aircraft types. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning, paying particular attention to potential crosswind components given the runway's orientation.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.