by Uforo-Abasi Essien/September 21 09:16 AMLast updated on Bajoga Northeast Airport - Latest updates IATA Airport Code: NONE ICAO Airport Code: DN54 Airport TypeLocationCoordinatesElevation PublicBajoga, Gombe State10?55?10?N 11?30?00?E1000 ft / 305 m Bajoga Airport is located in Bajoga, Gombe state. The airport is situated near the Ashaka Cement Plant. It serves Bajoga in Gombe state. It also serves the Ashaka Cement Plant. Bajoga is the headquarters of Funakaye, a Local Government Area in Gombe State. Bajoga Airport is one of the active airports in Gombe State. At present, the airport handles commercial flights. Also, because of the good condition of the airport, it has recorded high air traffic movement. It has also recorded high passenger movement. However, the airport is relatively small and its runway is about 1500m. Also, the Gombe State Government has made sure that due measures are taken to keep the airport running. Other airports in Gombe state are: Gombe Lawanti International Airport Ashaka Cement Plant RUNWAY Bajoga airport has one runway. The runway surface is paved. In order to reduce shear stress, its surface is coated with asphalt. Since its construction, the runway has been in good condition. However, runway edge lights are yet to be installed. Hence, the 1500m runway is not lighted. Also, the runway's near perfect structure has made it resistant to flooding. DirectionLength05/231500m/4921ft HOTELS NEAR BAJOGA NORTHEAST AIRPORT Maigudu Guest House Emerald Royal Hill Hotel Limited Gombe Jewel Hotel AIRPORTS NEAR BAJOGA NORTHEAST AIRPORT Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport Maiduguri International Airport
by Uforo-Abasi Essien/September 20 08:46 AMLast updated on Latest news on Bacita Airstrip IATA Airport Code: NONE ICAO Airport Code: NONE Airport TypeLocationCoordinatesElevation PublicBacita, Kwara State.9?02?30?N 4?55?10?E150m/492ft Bacita Airstrip is located in Bacita, near the Bacita Mini Mosque, Kwara state. For years, the community was also called Bacita Sugar because of the presence of the Nigerian Sugar Company. However, the community lost this title when the Nigerian Sugar Company was closed. Since the shutdown of the sugar company, the area has witnessed little development. The community school stopped functioning. It has since been converted into a storehouse for farmers and traders. Although the community has witnessed a great decline, Bacita retains some great features. It is a serene and peaceful community. People from neighbouring communities travel to enjoy social amenities such as electricity and clean water. Also, Bacita is a major centre for agricultural activities in Edu. Mainly food crops are cultivated here. Bacita Airstrip lies about 5 km/3 miles southeast of the Bacita. It is located about 90.5km (1h 44min) from Ilorin, Kwara state. Other airports in Kwara State are: Ilorin International Airport RUNWAY The surface of the Bacita runway is made of grass. DirectionLength12/30900m/2953ft NEARBY HOTELS Princess Luxury Hotels E-Phoenix Hotel Awrab Suites Limited Fresh Hotels Ltd. Royalton Palace Bovina View Limited NEARBY AIRPORTS Ilorin International Airport Minna Airport Akure Airport
by Uforo-Abasi Essien/September 19 11:36 AMLast updated on Bauchi Airstrip - Latest updates IATA Airport Code: NONE ICAO Airport Code: NONE Airport TypeLocationCoordinatesElevation PublicAzare, Bauchi State.11?35?15?N 10?14?00?E444m/1458ft Bauchi Airstrip is also called Azare Airstrip. It is located in Azare, Bauchi state near Misau road. Because of its large landmass, Azare is the second largest town in the state. The Hausa, Barberi and Fulani tribes dominate this area. The airstrip lies about 10 km(6 miles) southeast of the town. The airstrip is about 198.2km (2h16m) from Bauchi, Bauchi state. However, if you are travelling via Kafin Madiki-Kafin Liman-Gubi Road, it is about 245.5km (3 hours). Other airports in Bauchi are: Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport Azare, Bauchi state, Nigeria RUNWAY Azare airstrip has one runway. In order to reduce shear stress, the runway surface is made of Asphalt. Although it is unlighted, the runway is in good condition. DirectionLength13/312005m/6578ft NEARBY HOTELS These hotels are about are about 190 kilometers from Azare Airstrip. Here are the best hotels near Azare Airstrip. Yankari Game Reserve and Resort Larema International Hotels Amak's Hotel And Suite( Formerly Sarauniya Suite) Villa Garden Zaranda Hotel Chartwell Hotel NEARBY AIRPORTS Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Gombe Lawanti International Airport Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport
by Uforo-Abasi Essien/September 16 01:27 PMLast updated on Akure Airport- Latest news IATA Airport Code: AKR ICAO Airport Code: DNAK Airport TypeOwnerLocationCoordinatesElevation PublicFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)Akure, Nigeria7?14?55"N, 5?18?05?E1,108 ft / 338 m Akure Airport began operation as a domestic airport in 1986, after it was commissioned by the State Government. Although this airport does not handle international flights, it records high passenger movement weekly. It handles flights to Lagos and Abuja and also offers private jet chartering services. The airport is situated in Oba-Ile, a small community located in the east of Ondo State. It is about 6.6 km to Akure if accessed via Oba-Ile or Oba Adesida Road. The airport is located almost 20 minutes away from great affordable hotels such as Royal Birds Hotel Tower, Royal Birds Hotels, Sunview Hotel. There is also Heritage Continental Resort, Solar Hotel, Grand Capital Hotel, and Jojein Hotel. Its nearness to these hotels places visitors at a great advantage. Some of the airports near Akure are: Benin Airport, Ibadan Airport, Asaba International Airport, and Warri Airport AKURE AIRPORT, ONDO STATE CHECK-IN You can book a flight with just a few clicks by simply visiting an airport check-in site. However, if you have special needs, it is advised that you check-in at the airport counter. These needs may include excess baggage, disabled persons, pets as well as documents that need to be verified, such as your visa. It is also vital that you book your flights early to avoid complications. Furthermore, you should note that not all airlines offer online booking services. RUNWAY The runway is made of Asphalt to aid resistance to shear stress. Although it is not lighted, it is in great condition. DirectionLength03/212803m/9195ft AKURE AIRPORT RUNWAY TERMINALS Akure Airport has only one domestic terminal. This terminal handles flights to Abuja and Lagos. The terminal is located in Oba-Ile, roughly 6.6 km from Akure. OVERLAND AIRWAYS AT AKURE AIRPORT AIRLINE AND DESTINATION The most popular destinations from Akure Airport are Lagos and Abuja. It also serves as a hub for Air Peace and Overland Airways. AirlineAir PeaceOverland AirwaysDestinationLagosAbuja AIR PEACE AIRCRAFT AT AKURE AIRPORT NEARBY HOTELS Royal Birds Hotel Tower Royal Birds Hotels Sunview Hotel Heritage Continental Resort Solar Hotel Grand Capital Hotel Jojein Hotel
by Uforo-Abasi Essien/September 14 01:26 PMLast updated on Enugu Airport- Latest News IATA Airport Code: ENU ICAO Airport Code: DNEN Airport TypeOwnerLocationCoordinatesElevation PublicFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)Enugu6.4719? N, 7.5677? E142 m/466 ft Enugu Airport, officially recognized as Akanu Ibiam International Airport, is an International Airport serving Enugu, Abakaliki, Awka, Umuahia, Okigwe, Nsukka, Orlu, Arochukwu, and parts of Cross River, Benue and Kogi States. It is named after the Late Sir Francis Akanu Ibiam (29th November 1906 - 1st July 1995) who was the first Governor of the Eastern Region, Nigeria (December 1960 - January 1966) and a distinguished physician. The Enugu Airport was closed in August 2019 for maintenance work, expansion and rehabilitation and reopened a year later, August 2020, to resume local and international flights. The airport is working now. The airport is strategically positioned in Enugu, an eastern state regarded as the Coal City. Enugu earned this name due to its history as a major coal mining area in West Africa. Till date, Enugu remains one of the major centres of economic activities in the country.. In 2015, the airport recorded a 4.53% passenger traffic growth as the number of passengers handled by the airport increased from 337,530 to 352,820. Enugu airport is located on the northeast borderline of Enugu, roughly 10 km away from the centre of Enugu, Enugu state. Luckily for tourists, travellers and visitors, the airport is located near hotels, lodges and guesthouse. Hotels like Nue Crest Hotel, Ascort Resort , Best Western Plus Enugu Gold Value Hotel, Dannic Hotels Enugu,? Nondon International Hotel,? Grand Riviera Ritz Carinton Suites, Hotel Toscana, and Dmatel Hotel and Resort are barely 15 minutes from the airport. CHECK-IN If you cannot make it to the airport check-in counter, you can book a flight by simply using your phone. To check-in online, visit an airport check-in site and carefully follow the check-in process. However, if you have special needs like excess baggage, disabled persons, pets or documents that need to be verified, like your visa, it is advised that you check-in at the airport counter. Also, it worthy of note that not all airlines offer online check-in services. RUNWAY The airport has only one runway. Its surface is made of Asphalt to enhance resistance to shear stress. DirectionLength08/263000m/9,843ft ENUGU AIRPORT- RUNWAY WITH ASPHALT SURFACE FLEETS Akanu Ibiam International Airport has an assemblage of five (5) aircraft. However, in an interview, the chairman of United Airlines, Dr Obiora Okonkwo, hinted on possible fleet enlargement. TERMINALS Akanu Ibiam International Airport Terminal is positioned about 850 metres away from the airport. If you are travelling via Airport Road, you will arrive at the airport in 2-4 minutes. It is currently handling international services to various African countries like Ethiopia. ENUGU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL AIRLINE AND DESTINATION The most popular destinations from Akanu Ibiam International Airport are Lagos, Abuja, Addis Ababa and Port Harcourt. AirlineAirpeaceEthiopian AirlinesArik AirMed-View AirlineAero ContractorsDestination/RouteAbuja, LagosAddis AbabaAbuja, LagosLagos, Port HarcourtLagossource: wikipedia ETHIOPIAN AIRCRAFT AT ENUGU AIRPORT HOTELS NEAR ENUGU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Ascort Resort Best Western Plus Enugu Gold Value Hotel Dannic Hotels Enugu Nondon International Hotel Grand Riviera Ritz Carinton Suites Hotel Toscana Dmatel Hotel and Resort Nue Crest Hotel