The Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (IATA: BCU, ICAO: DNBC)[4] is a new airport[5] serving the city of Bauchi, the capital of Bauchi State, Nigeria. It is named after Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, who was Prime Minister of Nigeria from 1957 to 1966.[6] The airport is 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Bauchi.
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Serves | Bauchi | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,965 ft / 599 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 10°29′00″N 9°44′40″E / 10.48333°N 9.74444°E | ||||||||||
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  BCU Location of the airport in Nigeria | |||||||||||
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The airport was constructed in 18 months[7][8] to replace the in-town Bauchi Airport, and has scheduled airline service. A cargo terminal is also planned.[9]
The BU non-directional beacon (Ident: BU) and Bauchi VOR-DME (Ident: BCH) are located on the field.[10]
It was established in 2014 by Governor Isa Yuguda to further help with the tourism of the state in Nigeria.[11]
Runway
editBauchi Airport has one runway. Its surface is waxed with asphalt to enhance steep pressure on the runway which is also enlighted.[12][13]
Hub
editBauchi Airport is a hub for Overland Airways and Arik Airways, these airlines have one of the largest swifts in the aviation industry. Because the aircraft is in a better condition, they are fit for commercial services.[12]
Terminals
editBauchi Airport has one terminal. The airport terminal is well-equipped with modern facilities. Since its completion, the terminal has been in good condition in an interview the state government hinted at expanding the airport in order to achieve this, the government have hinted on building a cargo terminal.[14]
Airlines and destinations
editBauchi Airport currently handles flights to Abuja
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aero Contractors | Abuja |
| Arik Air | Abuja |
| Max Air | Abuja |
| Overland Airways | Abuja |
| ValueJet | Abuja |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Airport information for Bauchi State Airport at Great Circle Mapper.
- ^ Google Maps - Durum
- ^ "Bauchi State Airport". SkyVector. SkyVector Aeronautical Charts. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ IATA. "IATA - Codes - Airline and Airport Codes Search". www.iata.org. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
- ^ "BAUCHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT". ng.geoview.info. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
- ^ "Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport | SKYbrary Aviation Safety". www.skybrary.aero. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Royal Times article
- ^ "NIGERIA : Bauchi International Airport to complete in 18 months". 2011-07-28. Archived from the original on 2015-03-29.
- ^ Nigerian Tribune Archived December 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Bauchi VOR". SkyVector. SkyVector Aeronautical Charts. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi - Photos". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ a b "Bauchi International Airport – hotels.ng". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Bauchi Airport Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "2 Airports in Bauchi - Photos & Reviews". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
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