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DN57

Katsina Airport · Katsina

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,660 ft / 506 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 9,947 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Katsina Airport (DN57), located in Katsina, Nigeria. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,660 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Katsina Airport
ICAO / IATA
DN57 / DKA
Municipality
Katsina
Country
Region
NG-KT — Katsina State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,660 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,947 ft / 3,032 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 37° / 217°
RWY 04 (37°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (217°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
125.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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DRZR
Zinder Airport
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DNZA
Zaria Airport
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026