Airport code
KAD — Kaduna Airport
KAD is the IATA code for Kaduna Airport, an airport serving Kaduna, Nigeria. Its ICAO code is DNKA, and it operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 10.6960, 7.3201 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2073 ft (632 m).
Overview
About Kaduna Airport
Kaduna International Airport is an airport serving Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria. The airport is around 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of the city. The airport opened in 1982.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KAD |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DNKA |
| Airport name | Kaduna Airport |
| City | Kaduna |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 10.6960 |
| Longitude | 7.3201 |
| Elevation | 2073 ft (632 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kaduna Airport?
The IATA code for Kaduna Airport is KAD.
What is the ICAO code for Kaduna Airport?
The ICAO code for Kaduna Airport is DNKA.
Where is KAD airport located?
Kaduna Airport (KAD) is located in Kaduna, Nigeria.
What time zone is KAD in?
Kaduna Airport operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to KAD?
The nearest airport to Kaduna Airport (KAD) is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, about 188 km away.
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