Zaria Airport (DNZA)
Medium airport · Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Zaria Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNZA |
| IATA | ZAR |
| Elevation | 2,170 ft (661 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°7'49" E 7°41'9" 11.13020, 7.68581 |
| Location | Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,462 ft (1665 m) | 151 ft | ASP | No |
Zaria Airport at a glance
Zaria Airport is a medium airport in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as ZAR. The field elevation of 2,170 ft (661 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNZA 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 5,462 ft (1665 m) of asp 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 DNZA 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 Zaria Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kaduna International Airport | DNKA | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | DNKN | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Gusau Airport | DNGU | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | DNKT | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | DNJO | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zaria Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,170 ft field elevation of Zaria 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 Zaria Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zaria Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zaria Airport is DNZA, and its IATA code is ZAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zaria Airport above sea level?
Zaria Airport sits at an elevation of 2,170 feet (661 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zaria Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.1302, 7.6858 — in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kaduna International Airport, about 63 km away.
Does DNZA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNZA 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 Zaria Airport?
Zaria Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,462 ft (1665 m) with a ASP surface.