Large airport · Bauchi, Nigeria
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is a large airport serving Bauchi, Nigeria. Its IATA code is BCU. Its ICAO code is DNBC. It has 1 runway, longest 11,154 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,965 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bauchi, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BCU |
| ICAO code | DNBC |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,154 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 10.4828° N, 9.7440° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It was established in 2014 by Governor Isa Yuguda to further help with the tourism of the state in Nigeria.
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- Yankari National Park · Nigeria · 96.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport — its IATA code is BCU and its ICAO code is DNBC.
Where is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport located?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport serves Bauchi, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 10.4828° N, 9.7440° E.
What is the history of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport?
It was established in 2014 by Governor Isa Yuguda to further help with the tourism of the state in Nigeria.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#323056
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauchi_State_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.