Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DNKT)
Medium airport · Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNKT |
| IATA | DKA |
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (506 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°0'28" E 7°39'38" 13.00780, 7.66045 |
| Location | Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,352 ft (3460 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport at a glance
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport is a medium airport in Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as DKA. The field elevation of 1,660 ft (506 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNKT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 11,352 ft (3460 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNKT 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 Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maradi Airport | DRRM | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Gusau Airport | DNGU | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | DNKN | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Zinder Airport | DRZR | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Zaria Airport | DNZA | 209 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,660 ft field elevation of Umaru Musa Yar'adua 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 Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
What is the ICAO code of Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport is DNKT, and its IATA code is DKA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport above sea level?
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet (506 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.0078, 7.6604 — in Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maradi Airport, about 80 km away.
Does DNKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNKT 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 Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport?
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 11,352 ft (3460 m) with a ASP surface.