Zaria Airport

DNZA / ZAR

Zaria, NG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
6 kt
30°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR DNZA 042000Z 03006KT 8000 NSC 25/00 Q1016

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NZA
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
5,462 ft 151 ft ASP 50°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DNZA

1,025 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.3%
MVFR
33.2%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
1.4%

Zaria Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 38°C with an average of 27.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 12.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
23.1%
E
38.9%
SE
6.8%
S
2.8%
SW
5.7%
W
6.7%
NW
2.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 15°C to 38°C
15°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,025 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zaria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNZA
IATA Code: ZAR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,170 ft MSL

Location

City: Zaria
Country: NG
Latitude: 11.130200°
Longitude: 7.685810°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,462 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Zaria Airport

Overview

Zaria Airport serves the city of Zaria in northern Nigeria, situated at an elevation of 2170 ft mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical regional aviation infrastructure for Kaduna State, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 59.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 32.5% of observations. Wind patterns are consistently easterly, averaging 6.5 knots with a maximum of 20 knots, and calm conditions present 13.5% of the time. Temperature ranges from 15°C to 37°C, with an average of 27.5°C.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 5462 feet in length. Its location at 11.130200, 7.685810 places it in a relatively flat terrain characteristic of northern Nigeria's savanna region. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and extremely rare occurrences of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal crosswind averaging just 3.4 knots. September, October, and December represent the optimal months for VFR flying, offering the most stable and predictable meteorological conditions for pilots.

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.