Bauchi State International Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
ServesBauchi
Elevation AMSL1,965 ft / 599 m
Coordinates10°29′00″N 9°44′40″E / 10.48333°N 9.74444°E / 10.48333; 9.74444
Map
BCU is located in Nigeria
BCU
BCU
Location of the airport in Nigeria
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
17/35 3,400 11,155 Asphalt
Source: GCM[1] Google Maps[2] SkyVector[3]

The Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (IATA: BCU, ICAO: DNBC)[4] is a new airport[5] serving the city of Bauchi, the capital of Bauchi State, Nigeria. It is named after Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, who was Prime Minister of Nigeria from 1957 to 1966.[6] The airport is 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Bauchi.

The airport was constructed in 18 months[7][8] to replace the in-town Bauchi Airport, and has scheduled airline service. A cargo terminal is also planned.[9]

The BU non-directional beacon (Ident: BU) and Bauchi VOR-DME (Ident: BCH) are located on the field.[10]

It was established in 2014 by Governor Isa Yuguda to further help with the tourism of the state in Nigeria.[11]

Runway

Bauchi Airport has one runway. It's surface is waxed with asphalt to enhance steep pressure on the runway which is also enlighted.[12][13]

Hub

Bauchi Airport is a hub for Overland Airways and Arik Airways, these airlines has one of the largest swift in the aviation industry. Because, the aircraft is in a better condition, they are fit for commercial services.[12]

Terminals

Bauchi Airport has one terminal. The airport terminal is well equipped with modern facilities. Since its completion, the terminal has been in good condition in an interview the state government hinted on expanding the airport in order to achieve this, the government have hinted on building a cargo terminal.[14]

Airlines and destinations

Bauchi Airport currently handles flights to Abuja

AirlinesDestinations
Aero Contractors Abuja
Arik Air Abuja
Max Air Abuja
Overland Airways Abuja
ValueJet (Nigeria) Abuja

See also

References

  1. ↑ Airport information for Bauchi State Airport at Great Circle Mapper.
  2. ↑ Google Maps - Durum
  3. ↑ "Bauchi State Airport". SkyVector. SkyVector Aeronautical Charts. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  4. ↑ IATA. "IATA - Codes - Airline and Airport Codes Search". www.iata.org. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
  5. ↑ "BAUCHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT". ng.geoview.info. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
  6. ↑ "Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport | SKYbrary Aviation Safety". www.skybrary.aero. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  7. ↑ Royal Times article
  8. ↑ "NIGERIA : Bauchi International Airport to complete in 18 months". 2011-07-28. Archived from the original on 2015-03-29. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. ↑ Nigerian Tribune Archived December 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ↑ "Bauchi VOR". SkyVector. SkyVector Aeronautical Charts. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  11. ↑ "Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi - Photos". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  12. 1 2 "Bauchi International Airport – hotels.ng". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  13. ↑ "Bauchi Airport Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  14. ↑ "2 Airports in Bauchi - Photos & Reviews". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2023-06-20.



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