Kaduna Airport

DNKA / KAD

Kaduna, NG

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
3kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

DNKA 141300Z 21003KT 9999 SCT014 31/20 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,073ft
SCT 1,400ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,473ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
947 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,073 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,991 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,408 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +20.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DNKA 141100Z 1412/1518 25010KT 9999 SCT012 TEMPO 1415/1421 08015G30KT 5000 -TSRA BKN008 FEW018CB BECMG 1421/1424 VRB02KT FEW009 BECMG 1509/1511 24010KT BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1515/1518 TS SCT013 FEW022CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR 80° 15kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR VRB 2kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
NKA
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
 9,843 ft 197 ft ASP 50°
↑ 2.8kt • ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kaduna Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNKA
IATA Code: KAD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,073 ft MSL

Location

City: Kaduna
Country: NG
Latitude: 10.696000°
Longitude: 7.320110°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Kaduna Airport

Kaduna Airport (DNKA/KAD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kaduna, NG. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,073 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.

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