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Bauchi State Airport
The Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (IATA: BCU, ICAO: DNBC)[4] is a new airport[5] serving the city of Bauchi, the capital of Bauchi State, Nigeria. It is named after Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, who was Prime Minister of Nigeria from 1957 to 1966.[6] The airport is 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Bauchi. The airport was constructed in 18 months[7][8] to replace the in-town Bauchi Airport, and has scheduled airline service. A cargo terminal is also planned.[9] The BU non-directional beacon (Ident: BU) and Bauchi VOR-DME (Ident: BCH) are located on the field.[10] It was established in 2014 by Governor Isa Yuguda to further help with the tourism of the state in Nigeria.[11] RunwayBauchi Airport has one runway. Its surface is waxed with asphalt to enhance steep pressure on the runway which is also enlighted.[12][13] HubBauchi Airport is a hub for Overland Airways and Arik Airways, these airlines have one of the largest swifts in the aviation industry. Because the aircraft is in a better condition, they are fit for commercial services.[12] TerminalsBauchi Airport has one terminal. The airport terminal is well-equipped with modern facilities. Since its completion, the terminal has been in good condition in an interview the state government hinted at expanding the airport in order to achieve this, the government have hinted on building a cargo terminal.[14] Airlines and destinationsBauchi Airport currently handles flights to Abuja
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