Bida Airstrip - LOCATION AND NEARBY HOTELS

By Uforo-Abasi Essien

13 October 2020

Bida Airstrip - Latest updates

IATA Airport Code: NONE

ICAO Airport Code: DNBI

Airport TypeLocationCoordinatesElevation
PublicNiger State, Nigeria9?06?10?N, 6?00?50?E137 m / 450 ft

Bida Airstrip serves Bida, a city in Niger State. It is located in Bida Local Government Area, Niger State. Bida is the second-largest city in Niger State. It occupies a landmass of about 1698 km? (656 sq mi).

During the 2006 census, the population was estimated to be about 266, 008. However, in 2007, the estimated population dropped to about 178, 840. The major occupation of the city's inhabitants is African craft. Because of it's fertile land and population, farming and trading are also popular trades in the city. The predominant tribe of Bida community is Nupe. Also, it is the headquarters of the Nupe Kingdom.

The Bida Airstrip is fully functional and in great condition. Because of the good condition of its facilities, the airstrip has recorded high air traffic movement over the years. Also, the 1178 m runway is in good condition.

Other Airports in Niger State are:

Minna Airport

RUNWAY

Bida Airstrip has one runway. It is paved with asphalt to enhance resistance to shear stress. Runway edge lighting is yet to be installed at the airstrip. Hence, it is difficult for aircraft to navigate at night. Although, aircraft can not operate at night, the airstrip is in great condition and records high air traffic movement.

DirectionLength
04/221178 m / 3865 ft
Bida Airstrip

HOTELS NEAR BIDA AIRSTRIP

Mini-Bell Guest House

Bab-Hab Guest Inn Limited

Golden Crown Guest Palace Limited

Rahmat Court Guest Inn

AIRPORTS NEAR BIDA AIRSTRIP

Maiduguri International Airport

Gombe Lawanti International Airport

Yola Airport

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport

Mallam Aminu International Airport

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