Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Explained

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Nativename:Hausa: Filin Jirgin Saman Abuja
Iata:ABV
Icao:DNAA
Type:Public
Owner-Oper:Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
City-Served:Abuja
Hub:
Elevation-F:1123
Coordinates:9.0067°N 7.2631°W
Pushpin Map:Nigeria
Pushpin Label:ABV
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the airport in Nigeria
Metric-Rwy:y
R1-Number:04/22
R1-Length-M:3610
R1-Surface:Asphalt
Stat-Year:2017
Stat1-Header:Passengers
Stat1-Data:5,323,905 (2021)
Footnotes:Sources: NBS WAD[1] GCM Google Maps[2]

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is an international airport serving Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It is the main airport serving the Nigerian capital city and was named after Nigeria's first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996). The airport is approximately 20km (10miles) southwest of the city centre, and has an international and a domestic terminal that share its single runway.[3]

History

A new airport terminal was built in 2000 by Julius Berger, located near the existing terminal that served both domestic and international flights. The new terminal opened in 2002 and serves international flights. The existing terminal now serves domestic flights.[4]

In November 2006, the Abuja Gateway Consortium signed a US$101.1 million contract for the management of the airport over the next 25 years. The contract included the construction of an airport hotel, private car parks, shopping malls, and a bonded warehouse, totalling US$50 million during its first five years, and additionally an upfront payment of US$10 million. According to the business plan, total investments would have amounted to US$371 million during the period of the contract. However, then-President Yar'Adua revoked the contract in April 2008.

In June 2009, Delta Air Lines began a route to New York City via Dakar.[5] The following June, the carrier introduced seasonal nonstop service to New York.[6] [7] It was reported in 2012 that Delta had suspended flights to Abuja due to the high cost of fuel and diminished passenger counts.[8]

Plans were invited for the construction of a second runway.[9] The contract was awarded to Julius Berger Construction Company for US$423 million, but was revoked due to the high cost. The Federal Government approved fresh bids for the construction of the second runway.

On 4 January 2017, Nigeria's Federal Executive Council backed the Ministry of Aviation's decision to close the airport for six weeks to enable repairs on the runway, which was said to be dysfunctional. The Nigerian government also approved N1 billion for the conclusion of the Kaduna Airport terminal, which had been debated as an alternative for Abuja Airport.[10] Several airport users,[11] including the Nigerian Senate,[12] opposed the planned closure. It was believed that the closure of the airport would cause hardship for international and local air travellers alike.

On 8 March 2017, the Federal Airport Authority in Nigeria, stated that the airport will shut to commercial traffic for at least six weeks to bring needed repairs to the runway.[13] On 18 April 2017, the airport was reopened following the completion of the project.[14]

On 20 December 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned a new terminal building.[15] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says the newly completed terminal building can process up to 15 million passengers annually.[16]

Other facilities

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has its Abuja office on the airport grounds;[17] previously the airport had the authority's head office.[18]

The airport operates a private jet wing that serves businesses, diplomats and politicians in the city. In 2016, the Ministry of Transportation announced plans for a new terminal for private Jet operations. The General Aviation Terminal project will cost N258 million naira and will include a new protocol Lounge and rehabilitation of the fire station at the Airport. It will serve non-scheduled flights.[19]

2017 runway reconstruction

In 2017, the Nigerian Government awarded a contract to Julius Berger for the emergency rehabilitation of the airport's only runway. It had been built to last for 20 years but had been in use for nearly 40 years at that time. The airport's runway was starting to show signs of fatigue and disrepair.[20] The Airport was closed for 6 weeks, and flights were diverted to neighboring Kaduna airport.[21] The Airport reopened with the completion of the Runway on 17 April 2017, 2 days ahead of schedule.[22]

Statistics

These data show number of passengers movements into the airport, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria's (FAAN) Aviation Sector Summary Reports.

Year20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Passengers 4,216,147 3,679,224 3,945,897 4,169,676 4,341,637 4,230,090 3,560,622 4,879,066 5,554,302 3,880,283 5,323,905
Growth (%) 7.48% 12.73% 7.25% 5.67% 4.12% 2.59% 15.83% 37.03% 13.83% 30.24% 37.23%
Source: Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Aviation Sector Reports (2010-2013,[23] 2014,[24] Q3-Q4 of 2015,[25] and Q1-Q2 of 2016,[26])[27]
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Accidents and incidents

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: usurped. Airport information for DNAA. https://web.archive.org/web/20190305143444/http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?airport=DNAA. 2019-03-05. World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006. Source: DAFIF.
  2. Web site: Google Maps. Google Maps.
  3. Web site: Eze . Chinedu . 2022-06-17 . Construction of Second Runway at Abuja Airport . 2022-06-21 . THISDAYLIVE . en-US.
  4. News: Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. 2018-08-21. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20170225221353/http://www.faan.gov.ng/nnamdi-azikwe-international-airport/. 25 February 2017. dead.
  5. News: Delta launches flights between New York and Abuja . Reuters . 11 June 2009 . 27 July 2022 . https://archive.today/20240428053152/https://www.reuters.com/article/delta-nigeria-idAFLB98641120090611/ . 28 April 2024.
  6. Web site: New routes launched during the last week (Tuesday 1 June – Monday 7 June) . Anna.aero . 8 June 2010 . 27 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150525174210/http://www.anna.aero/2010/06/08/new-routes-launched-during-1-7-june/ . 25 May 2015.
  7. News: Delta Airlines Commences Direct Flight to New York . https://archive.today/20240428182241/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/05/delta-airlines-commences-direct-flight-to-new-york/ . 28 April 2024 . Vanguard . 28 May 2010 . Ehigiator, Kenneth.
  8. News: Why we suspended flights . The Nation . 18 September 2012 . 27 July 2022 . Osa Okunbor, Kelvin . 11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026171541/https://issuu.com/thenation/docs/september_18__2012 . 2023-10-26.
  9. News: Senate queries approval of N63 5bn for Abuja Airport's 2nd runway contract. 11 January 2017. oak.tv. Oak TV. Oak TV. https://web.archive.org/web/20170113163713/https://oak.tv/senate-queries-approval-of-n63-5bn-for-abuja-airports-2nd-runway-contract/. 13 January 2017. live.
  10. News: Why Nigerian govt approved N1billion for Kaduna Airport Terminal. 11 January 2017. oak.tv. Oak TV. Oak TV. https://web.archive.org/web/20170109075159/http://oak.tv/nigerian-govt-n1billion-kaduna-airport/. 9 January 2017. live.
  11. News: Abuja Airport Closure: 'Fire brigade approach to upgrade Kaduna airport will not work'- Dino Melaye. 11 January 2017. oak.tv. Oak TV. Oak TV. https://web.archive.org/web/20170113162406/https://oak.tv/abuja-airport-closure-fire-brigade/. 13 January 2017. live.
  12. News: Abuja Airport Closure: Senate disagrees with Shehu Sani on Kaduna airport. 11 January 2017. oak.tv. https://web.archive.org/web/20170113163122/https://oak.tv/abuja-airport-closure/. 13 January 2017. live.
  13. News: Nigeria to close airport in Abuja, the capital, for repairs KSL.com. 2017-03-08. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20170309073701/http://www.ksl.com/?nid=151&sid=43397124&title=nigeria-to-close-airport-in-abuja-the-capital-for-repairs. 9 March 2017. live.
  14. Web site: Abuja airport reopens as Ethiopian airline lands new plane. Premium Times. Idris Ibrahim. 18 April 2017. 18 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170724190236/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/228995-abuja-airport-reopens-ethiopian-airline-lands-new-plane.html. 24 July 2017. live.
  15. News: Buhari inaugurates new Abuja airport terminal. 13 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190114044548/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/302104-buhari-inaugurates-new-abuja-airport-terminal.html. 14 January 2019. live.
  16. News: Abuja Airport's new terminal to process 15m passengers annually—FAAN. 13 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190114100516/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/abuja-airports-new-terminal-to-process-15m-passengers-annually-faan/. 14 January 2019. live.
  17. Web site: Contact. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. 2020-06-21. Abuja Regional Office Nanmdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.
  18. http://www.ncaa.gov.ng/ Contact Us
  19. News: Oshin . Tope . Transport Ministry To Spend N258 Million for Abuja Airport Private Jet Terminal . 18 September 2020 . Signalng . Signalng.
  20. News: Nigeria imposes a no-fly zone on its own capital . 18 September 2020 . The Economist . The Economist.
  21. News: Nigeria reopens Abuja airport after runway repairs . 18 September 2020 . BBC News . BBC.
  22. Web site: Renewal of the runway and main taxiways of a capital city airport in record time . Julius Berger . 18 September 2020.
  23. Web site: Passenger Only Aviation Data Report 2010-13 to Q1 2014 . 23 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170328105853/http://nigerianstat.gov.ng/download/245 . 28 March 2017 . live .
  24. Web site: Aviation Sector Summary Report Q4 2014 - Q1 2015 . 23 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170328105314/http://nigerianstat.gov.ng/download/301 . 28 March 2017 . live .
  25. Web site: NIGERIA AVIATION SECTOR Q3-Q4 2015 REPORT . 23 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170328105604/http://nigerianstat.gov.ng/download/391 . 28 March 2017 . live .
  26. Web site: Nigerian Aviation Sector Summary Report: Q1-Q2 2016 . 23 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170328105323/http://nigerianstat.gov.ng/download/449 . 28 March 2017 . live .
  27. Web site: Airports Statistics.
  28. Web site: Reports | National Bureau of Statistics .
  29. News: Northam . Jackie . February 21, 2021 . 7 Dead In Nigerian Air Force Crash After Reported Engine Failure . NPR . May 5, 2021.

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