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Airports / Nigeria / ABV
Large airport · ABV
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Abuja, Nigeria · 1,123 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
20,712 ratings
2
Operators based
1,123
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Abuja, NigeriaELEV 1,123 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
20,712
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1,123
Field elevation
feet above sea level
61
Nearest alternate
nm to MXJ
Field standing
#3 / 29
Nigeria airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 20712 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Nigeria fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
61 nm
To the nearest alternate
Minna Airport (MXJ).
Overview
Located in Abuja, Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (DNAA / ABV) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 1,123 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, ABV is a home base: Izy Air, Ltd. and Mounthill Aviation operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Minna Airport (MXJ, 61 nm), Kaduna International Airport (KAD, 101 nm), and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS, 102 nm). The field has a single 11,842-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ABV are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ABV to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Furthermore, the renovations & new constructions in the terminals have led to more efficient check in procedures.”
kakam nwosu4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
DNAA
IATA
ABV
FAA / Local
DNAA
Elevation
1,123 ft
Coordinates
9.0068° N · 7.2632° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Nigeria fields
state range 57–4,232 ft
At 1,123 ft, ABV sits higher than 66% of the 29 Nigeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,842 ft
- 04/2211,842 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,842 ft
ABV's 11,842 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 61nmMXJMinna AirportMinna
- 101nmKADKaduna International AirportKaduna
- 102nmJOSYakubu Gowon AirportJos
- 112nmMDIMakurdi AirportMakurdi
- 130nmZARZaria AirportZaria
- 153nmENUAkanu Ibiam International AirportEnegu
Location
Open the full mapDNAA · Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport · Abuja, Nigeria
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ABV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,533 nm | 10h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,658 nm | 11h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,819 nm | 11h 36m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,021 nm | 12h 5m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,038 nm | 12h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,271 nm | 12h 39m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,275 nm | 12h 40m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,779 nm | 13h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ABV?
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,842 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ABV?
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ABV?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as a home base, including Izy Air, Ltd., Mounthill Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to ABV?
- The closest alternate is Minna Airport (MXJ), about 61 nm away, followed by Kaduna International Airport (KAD) at 101 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ABV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 57m (4,533 nm), New York about 11h 14m (4,658 nm), Washington DC about 11h 36m (4,819 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.