Regional airport · Zaria, Nigeria

Zaria

DNZAZAR
Elevation
2,170 ft
Coordinates
11°08′N 7°41′E
Local time
Africa/Lagos

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Field information

DNZA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Zaria (DNZA/ZAR) has one runway, 05/23, 5,462 ft (1,665 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Avgas only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 0600-1800. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DNZA, 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

    Zaria

  • Elevation

    2,170 ft

  • Position

    11.1302, 7.6858

  • Fuel

    Avgas only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

  • Operating hours

    0600-1800

Runways · DNZA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/235,462 ft (1,665 m)151 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at DNZA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Zaria (DNZA / ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DNZA 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 DNZA

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at DNZA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at DNZA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at DNZA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DNZA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to DNZA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DNZA: 11° 7′ 49″ N 7° 41′ 9″ E; elevation 2170 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Zaria

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Zaria. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DNZA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at DNZA

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

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Where DNZA sits in the network

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