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Zaria Airport (DNZA/ZAR) — Zaria, Nigeria

At a glance

Tower: 123.3
Runways: 05/23
Elevation: 2,170 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: DNZA
Name: Zaria Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 11.1302
Longitude: 7.68581
Elevation: 2170 ft
Country: Nigeria
Municipality: Zaria
IATA Code: ZAR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 1665x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 123.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Nigeria Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
Landing Lead Time: 4-5 business days (72 hours minimum)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require NCAA authorization. Security clearance may be needed. Recommend 5+ days.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers DNZA. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

DNKA New Kaduna 34 NM DN53 Kaduna Old Airport 35 NM DNKN Mallam Aminu Kano 74 NM DNGU Gusau Airport 85 NM DN50 Shiroro Airport 91 NM DNDS Dutse International Airport 104 NM DKNT Katsina Airport 113 NM DNJO Yakubu Gowon Airport 114 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at DNZA?: The tower frequency at Zaria Airport is 123.3 MHz.
Does DNZA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Zaria Airport (Nigeria). Permit details for Nigeria
Where is DNZA located?: Zaria Airport (DNZA) is located in Zaria, Nigeria.
What is the IATA code for DNZA?: The IATA code for Zaria Airport is ZAR.
How long is the runway at DNZA?: The main runway at Zaria Airport (05/23) measures 1665x46m.

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