Kaduna Airport

DNKA / KAD

Kaduna, NG

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4kt
220°
8 km
Visibility
900ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNKA 160800Z 22004KT 8000 BKN009 24/23 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,073ft
BKN 900ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,973ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
949 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,073 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,931 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,509 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DNKA 160500Z 1606/1712 VRB02KT 9999 FEW008 BECMG 1608/1611 27010KT BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1615/1621 TS SCT014 FEW022CB PROB30 TEMPO 1616/1620 08016G34KT 5000 -TSRA BKN008 FEW018CB BECMG 1621/1624 VRB02KT FEW010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
LIFR 80° 16kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+12h
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°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 0.7kt
10° 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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Operations

Airport operational data

• 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.