# Asaba International Airport (ABB)

> Asaba, NG · IATA: ABB · ICAO: DNAS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ABB` |
| ICAO | `DNAS` |
| City | Asaba |
| Country | NG |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 93 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 6.20417, 6.66528 |

## Description

Trade in Nigeria's Niger delta shapes what moves through Asaba International Airport (IATA: ABB, ICAO: DNAS), which serves the capital of Delta State and faces Onitsha, one of West Africa's largest market cities, across the river. Opened in 2011 and later granted international status, the airport has been run by Asaba Airport Company under a 30-year concession since 2021, following upgrades to the runway, passenger terminal, control tower and navigation equipment that allow it to accept ICAO category C, D and E aircraft. International charter and cargo aircraft do use the field, but a dedicated cargo terminal with published tonnage is not confirmed, so most air freight travels as belly cargo on scheduled passenger services. Road links across the Niger bridge connect the airport to the Onitsha and Anambra markets, while sea freight for the region moves through Warri and Onne. Shippers needing consolidation, bonded warehousing or freighter capacity generally route via Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), Nigeria's principal cargo gateway, with Benin City (BNI) and Port Harcourt (PHC) as closer regional alternatives. Confirm handling capacity and customs clearance times with a local agent before booking, as Asaba is not set up for high-volume freight.

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