Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Overview

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, identified by IATA code ABV and ICAO code DNAA, is the main air gateway for Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Classified as a large airport, it handles a significant share of the city’s domestic and international air traffic and is the airport most travellers will use when arriving for government, business, or onward trips within the country. Its elevation of 1,123 feet (342 m) is worth noting mainly for aviation context, but for passengers the key point is that ABV is the primary, practical arrival point for reaching Abuja.

What Travellers Should Know

• ABV serves Abuja, so it is the airport to look for when booking flights to the Nigerian capital.
• Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone, useful when checking flight times, hotel pickups, and onward connections.
• The airport’s official information page is http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=3 for airport-related updates and reference.
• Because it is a large airport, travellers should allow extra time for check-in, security, and arrivals formalities, especially on busy travel days.

Airfield And Access

The airport has one long, lighted asphalt runway, 04/22, measuring 11,842 feet, which supports operations by a wide range of aircraft and helps make ABV a dependable entry point for both regional and longer-haul services. For visitors, that translates into an airport built for serious traffic rather than a small local airstrip. As with many capital-city airports, it is best to confirm your transport from the airport in advance, keep your arrival time aligned with local time in Africa/Lagos, and use the airport’s official page for practical pre-travel checks.