Airports / Nigeria / ABB
Asaba International Airport.
Asaba, Nigeria · 305 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
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781 ratings
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Operators based
305
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#4 / 29
Nigeria airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 781 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Nigeria fields.
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU).
Overview
Asaba International Airport (DNAS / ABB) is a large commercial airport serving Asaba, Nigeria. Field elevation is 305 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ABB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU, 56 nm), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 57 nm), and Warri Airport (QRW, 62 nm). The field has a single 11,155-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ABB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Onitsha. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ABB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
DNAS
IATA
ABB
FAA / Local
DNAS
Elevation
305 ft
Coordinates
6.2042° N · 6.6653° 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 305 ft, ABB sits lower than 69% of the 29 Nigeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,155 ft
- 11/2911,155 ft × 190 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,155 ft
ABB's 11,155 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 56nmENUAkanu Ibiam International AirportEnegu
- 57nmQOWSam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportOwerri
- 62nmQRWWarri AirportOkpe
- 64nmBNIBenin AirportBenin
- 73nmPHCPort Harcourt International AirportPort Harcourt
- 80nmDNBYBayelsa International AirportYenagoa
Location
Open the full mapDNAS · Asaba International Airport · Asaba, Nigeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ABB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,619 nm | 11h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,739 nm | 11h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,896 nm | 11h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,063 nm | 12h 10m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,078 nm | 12h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,346 nm | 12h 50m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,358 nm | 12h 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,836 nm | 13h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ABB?
- Asaba International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,155 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 ABB?
- Asaba International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,155 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ABB?
- The closest alternate is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), about 56 nm away, followed by Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ABB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 9m (4,619 nm), New York about 11h 25m (4,739 nm), Washington DC about 11h 47m (4,896 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.