Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Nigeria

DNKTDKA

Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport

Katsina, Nigeria

ICAO

DNKT

IATA

DKA

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,660 ft

Country

Nigeria

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at DNKT

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DNKT / DKA) in Katsina, Nigeria, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

DNKT is listed in our network as a regional airport with low traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

Fuel Planning for DNKT

No fuel supply is recorded at Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

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′ 29″ N 7° 39′ 36″ E; elevation 1,660 ft; local time UTC+1.

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.

Cargo Operations at DNKT

Support for freighter operations into DNKT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport

Latitude
13° 0′ 29″ N
Longitude
7° 39′ 36″ E
ICAO code
DNKT
IATA code
DKA
Municipality
Katsina
Timezone
UTC+1
Traffic
Low
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 8
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To DKA?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for DNKT.

Submit flight inquiry for DNKT

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – DNKT

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport?

The ICAO code is DNKT and the IATA code is DKA.

Is Jet A1 available at DNKT?

No fuel supply is recorded at Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What is the fire category at DNKT?

Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

What time zone does DNKT operate in?

Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport operates on UTC+1.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for DNKT?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for DNKT.