Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
DNBC
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport · Bauchi
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,965 ft / 599 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.50 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 11,154 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (DNBC), located in Bauchi, 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 1,965 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.
Full Name
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport
ICAO / IATA
DNBC / BCU
Municipality
Bauchi
Country
Region
NG-BA — Bauchi State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,965 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 11,154 ft / 3,400 m
Runway Width: 140 ft / 43 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 140 ft / 43 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 17
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR
124.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026