Airports / Nigeria / ZAR
Zaria Airport.
Zaria, Nigeria · 2,170 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
60 ratings
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Operators based
2,170
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 29
Nigeria airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 60 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Nigeria fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kaduna International Airport (KAD).
Overview
Zaria Airport (DNZA / ZAR) sits in Zaria, Nigeria, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 2,170 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
ZAR has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Kaduna International Airport (KAD, 34 nm), Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN, 74 nm), and Gusau Airport (DNGU, 85 nm). ZAR offers a single 5,462-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of ZAR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ZAR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
DNZA
IATA
ZAR
FAA / Local
DNZA
Elevation
2,170 ft
Coordinates
11.1302° N · 7.6858° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Nigeria fields
state range 57–4,232 ft
At 2,170 ft, ZAR sits higher than 93% of the 29 Nigeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,462 ft
- 05/235,462 ft × 151 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,462 ft
ZAR's 5,462 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
- 34nmKADKaduna International AirportKaduna
- 74nmKANMallam Aminu Kano International AirportKano
- 85nmDNGUGusau AirportGusau
- 113nmDKAUmaru Musa Yar'adua AirportKatsina
- 114nmJOSYakubu Gowon AirportJos
- 114nmMXJMinna AirportMinna
Location
Open the full mapDNZA · Zaria Airport · Zaria, Nigeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ZAR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,468 nm | 10h 47m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,595 nm | 11h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,760 nm | 11h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,988 nm | 12h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,006 nm | 12h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,204 nm | 12h 30m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,220 nm | 12h 32m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,734 nm | 13h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ZAR?
- Zaria Airport's longest paved runway is 5,462 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 ZAR?
- Zaria Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,462 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to ZAR?
- The closest alternate is Kaduna International Airport (KAD), about 34 nm away, followed by Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) at 74 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ZAR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 47m (4,468 nm), New York about 11h 5m (4,595 nm), Washington DC about 11h 28m (4,760 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.