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Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl
Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl (DNAA/ABV) serves Abuja, Nigeria. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 1123 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DNAA
- Name: Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 9.00679
- Longitude: 7.26317
- Elevation: 1123 ft
- Country: Nigeria
- Municipality: Abuja
- IATA Code: ABV
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Distance from City: 25.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 11842 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (22), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.050 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=3
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx NGN 40000-150000 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; then NGN 12000-50000 per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NGN
- Remarks: Nnamdi Azikiwe International (Abuja). Handlers: NAHCO, SAHCO. Government/diplomatic hub.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Higher inland logistics cost. Confirm availability in advance.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. Same Nigerian visa policies as Lagos.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Runway closed for repairs periodically - check NOTAMs.
Airport Services
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Nigeria Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 4-5 business days (72 hours minimum)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require NCAA authorization. Security clearance may be needed. Recommend 5+ days.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DNAA?
- The tower frequency at Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl is 118.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DNAA?
- Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does DNAA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl (Nigeria).