Airport code

BCU Airport Code, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport

BCU is the IATA code for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport, the main international gateway for Bauchi, Nigeria. Airlines and booking systems use BCU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code DNBC. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 10.48° N, 9.74° E.

City
Bauchi
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
10.48283, 9.744
Elevation
1,965 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Bauchi airport code?

The airport code for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is BCU. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code DNBC, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Its ICAO code DNBC begins with D, the prefix ICAO assigns to West Africa.

Where is BCU?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport serves Bauchi, Nigeria. The runways sit at 1965 ft (599 m) elevation.

Runways at BCU

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,154 ft (3.40 km), designated 17/35.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Bauchi?

The IATA airport code for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport in Bauchi is BCU. Its ICAO code is DNBC.

What is the 3-letter code for Bauchi?

The 3-letter IATA code for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport in Bauchi is BCU.

What airport is BCU?

BCU is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport, located in Bauchi, Nigeria.

What country is BCU in?

BCU (Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport) is in Nigeria.

Where is BCU airport located?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) is in Bauchi, Nigeria, at coordinates 10.48283, 9.744.

What is the ICAO code for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport?

The ICAO code for Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport is DNBC. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BCU.

What is the difference between BCU and DNBC?

BCU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. DNBC is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport.

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