Gusau Airstrip - LOCATION AND NEARBY HOTELS

By Uforo-Abasi Essien

17 October 2020

Gusau Airstrip - Latest Updates

IATA Airport Code: QUS           

 ICAO Airport Code: DNGU

Airport TypeLocationCoordinatesElevation 
PublicGusau, Zamfara State12?10?20?N,
6?41?45?E
463 m/ 1520 ft 

Gusau Airstrip is located in Gusau, the capital city of Zamfara State, Nigeria. It serves Gusau and nearby towns. Gusau is the capital city of Zamfara State Nigeria. It is also a major center for commercial activities in the state, especially farming. The Gusau people are mostly of the Hausa tribe. Because of the availability of large arable land, its indigenes are mostly farmers.

Gusau Airstrip was built by former governor Bello Matawalle. The construction of the airstrip brought great development to Zamfara State. It is the only functional airport in the state. The airstrip handles commercial and private flights to major cities in Nigeria. Currently, it is in good shape. This is because it is well-equipped with quality and modern aviation facilities. Also, it is well maintained.

Gusau Airstrip

RUNWAY

Gusau Airfield has only one runway. Its surface is currently unpaved. It is coated with Laterite. Also, Runway Edge Lighting is yet to be installed at the airport. Because of lack of runway light, commercial activities are only handled in the day.

DirectionLength
05/231320 m / 4331 ft
Gusau Airstrip

NEARBY HOTELS

Moon Light Hotel

Karma Guest Inn

City King Hotel

Crystal Merit Suites

Fulbe Villa Restaurant & Hotel

AIRPORTS NEAR GUSAU AIRSTRIP

Sir Tafawa Balewa International Airport

Yakubu Gowon Airport

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Mallam Aminu International Airport

Kaduna Airport

Akure Airport

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