Yakubu Gowon Airport

History of Yakubu Gowon Airport

Yakubu Gowon Airport.

Named after Yakubu Gowon, the former Nigerian head of state, this is an airport that serves as a link to states in the Middle Belt Zone, particularly Plateau State.

Security/Safety of Yakubu Gowon Airport

This is a very safe location.

What To Bring

Before heading to Yakubu Gowon Airport, here are some helpful things to take along with you:

Best Features

It was commissioned by AVM. Anthony Okpere, the then Minister of Aviation. It experiences a lot of travel because of the tourist attraction status of the city. For that reason, there have been renovation activities in the airport as the state and federal governments seek to revamp it into international airport standards. Arik Air is one of the major airlines that flies to and from the airport.

Most common visitors

Travelers, travel agents, aviation officers frequent this location.