Regional airport · Katsina, Nigeria
Katsina/Umaru Musa Yar'adua
- Elevation
- 1,660 ft
- Coordinates
- 13°00′N 7°40′E
- Local time
- Africa/Lagos
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Field information
DNKT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Katsina/Umaru Musa Yar'adua (DNKT/DKA) has one runway, 04/22, 11,352 ft (3,460 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Dly 0600-1800. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DNKT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Lagos
Country
Nigeria
NG
Municipality
Katsina
Elevation
1,660 ft
Position
13.0078, 7.6604
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Dly 0600-1800
Runways · DNKT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,352 ft (3,460 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at DNKT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Katsina/Umaru Musa Yar'adua (DNKT / DKA) in Katsina, Nigeria, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DNKT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at DNKT
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Nigeria
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Nigeria. Applicable permit lead times for Nigeria are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Nigeria are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at DNKT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at DNKT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at DNKT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DNKT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to DNKT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DNKT: 13° 0′ 28″ N 7° 39′ 38″ E; elevation 1660 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Katsina
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Katsina. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DNKT.
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Cargo Operations at DNKT
Support for freighter operations into DNKT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into DNKT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Katsina/Umaru Musa Yar'adua — one desk for the whole trip.