Kaduna International Airport
Kaduna International Airport is an airport serving Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria. The airport is around northwest of the city. The airport opened in 1982.
Kaduna also has an older airport, Old Kaduna Airport, located in the northern part of the city.
The airport was attacked by bandits on March 26, 2022, killing a security guard.
Accidents and incidents
- Eleven passengers died in the crash of Nigeria Airways Flight 357 which took place at the airport in 1955.
- On 20 August 2010, Chanchangi Airlines Flight 334, involving a Boeing 737-200 5N-BIF, struck the localizer antenna and landed short of the runway. Several passengers were injured and the aircraft was substantially damaged. Chanchangi Airlines suspended operations following the accident.