Gusau Airport (DNGU)
Medium airport · Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Gusau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNGU |
| Elevation | 1,520 ft (463 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°10'22" E 6°41'46" 12.17286, 6.69614 |
| Location | Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 148 ft | LAT | No |
Gusau Airport at a glance
Gusau Airport is a medium airport in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The field elevation of 1,520 ft (463 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNGU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 4,800 ft (1463 m) of lat surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNGU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gusau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | DNKT | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Maradi Airport | DRRM | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Zaria Airport | DNZA | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Kaduna International Airport | DNKA | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | DNSO | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gusau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,520 ft field elevation of Gusau Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Nigeria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gusau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gusau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gusau Airport is DNGU, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gusau Airport above sea level?
Gusau Airport sits at an elevation of 1,520 feet (463 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gusau Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.1729, 6.6961 — in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport, about 140 km away.
Does DNGU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNGU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gusau Airport?
Gusau Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,800 ft (1463 m) with a LAT surface.