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Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU)
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is an international airport serving Bauchi (Bauchi State), Nigeria. Its IATA code is BCU and its ICAO code is DNBC. It has one runway, 3,400 m long.
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- ICAODNBC
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BCU
- ICAO code
- DNBC
- City
- Bauchi
- Region / province
- Bauchi State
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 10.4828° N, 9.7440° E
- Elevation
- 599 m (1,965 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,400 m (11,154 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,400 m11,154 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,573 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,205 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,531 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 124.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bauchi through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Nigeria
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gombe Lawanti International Airport | GMO | 128 km |
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | KAN | 219 km |
| Kaduna International Airport | KAD | 266 km |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | 318 km |
| Maiduguri International Airport | MIU | 395 km |
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 506 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport?
The IATA code of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is BCU and its ICAO code is DNBC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport located?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria, at coordinates 10.4828° N, 9.7440° E and an elevation of 599 m (1,965 ft).
How far is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,531 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,205 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,573 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport?
The longest runway at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is 3,400 m (11,154 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.