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DNKA

Kaduna Airport · Kaduna

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,073 ft / 632 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
APP 122.30 MHz (APP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 9,843 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kaduna Airport (DNKA), located in Kaduna, 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 2,073 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kaduna Airport
ICAO / IATA
DNKA / KAD
Municipality
Kaduna
Country
Region
NG-KD — Kaduna State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,073 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 50° / 230°
RWY 05 (50°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (230°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
122.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

DNZA
Zaria Airport
63 km / 34 nm
DNMN
Minna Airport
149 km / 81 nm
DNGU
Gusau Airport
178 km / 96 nm
DNAAILS
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
188 km / 101 nm
DNKNILS
Mallam Aminu International Airport
200 km / 108 nm

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