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Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (BCU)

Bauchi, NG · Regional Airport · IATA: BCU · ICAO: DNBC · 599 m ü. NN

CityBauchi

Lat10.4828

Lng9.7440

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

An extended runway able to take wide-bodies up to the Boeing 747 is the defining asset of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, supporting annual Hajj flights and leaving room for future freight. Opened in 2014 and handed fully to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in 2023, the airport sits about 22 km north-west of Bauchi and serves mainly domestic traffic as a base for Overland Airways and Arik Air. A cargo terminal is planned but not yet operating, and no scheduled air freight is documented. For now, forwarders in north-eastern Nigeria consolidate shipments through Kano (KAN), the region's established cargo airport. BCU is best read as a passenger and pilgrimage field with cargo ambitions still on the drawing board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport is BCU. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport located?▼

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport is located in Bauchi, NG.

What is the ICAO code of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport is DNBC. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport?▼

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport is at an elevation of 599 meters (1965 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

10.48283, 9.74400

599 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Bauchi

Lagos → Shanghai Lagos → Shenzhen Lagos → Guangzhou Lagos → Hong Kong Lagos → Tokyo Lagos → Busan

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Last updated: 10 June 2026

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