Kaduna Airport is an airport serving Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria. The airport is a public and military airport. It was opened in 1982. The airport is located around 22 kilometers (14 miles) northwest of the city. Kaduna International Airport is owned and operated by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The city of Kaduna also has an older airport located on the northern edge of the city.
FACILITIES
The Kaduna VOR-DME (Ident. KDA) and two non-directional beacons (Ident: KL and KC) are located off the approach end of Runway 05. The runway length does not include 116 meters (381ft) displaced thresholds on each end of the runway. The main terminal building and control tower are one of the best in the country.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
The nearest airports to Kaduna and Kaduna International Airport with the distance apart are as follows; Minna Airport (149.43km), Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (188.07km), Aminu Kano International Airport (199.22km), Jos Airport (206.3km) and Bauchi Airport (276.66km).
AIRLINES AND DESTINATIONS
The airlines in Kaduna International Airport and their destination are as follows; Aero contractors-Lagos, Arik Air- Lagos, Azman Air-Lagos.
The airport is also used for military purpose and there are military agencies in the state such as Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.
THINGS TO BRING TO THE AIRPORT
Having booked your flight ticket, make sure you bring along your passport, travel documents, confirmation details and your luggage as you take your flight from the airport. Tighten your seat belts and enjoy a safe trip out of Kaduna International Airport to your destinations. This airport is one of the best airports in the Northern part of the country.