Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
Overview
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is a large airport serving the Sokoto region, at a field elevation of 1,010 ft (308 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 05:28Z
- Sunset 17:29Z
- 12h 1m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR DNSO 2615 CHECK TEXT NEW ENDING ADDED HAABYFYX
TAF DNSO 301700Z 3018/0124 28006KT 9999 SCT010 TEMPO 3023/0105 TS BKN011 FEW020CB
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 08 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Forecast change — TEMPO 3023/0105 TS BKN011 FEW020CB
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and visibility not reported are below the lowest minima normally available on RWY 08 — plan a diversion.
- TEMPOTemporarily 23:00Z–05:00ZAbove minima
Improves conditions clear of CAT III minima on RWY 08.
- Ceiling 1,100 ft vs 0 ft minimum
- Weather TS
TEMPO 3023/0105 TS BKN011 FEW020CB
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
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- Dosso Airport (DRRD)116 nm W · Dosso · 738 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
via public aviation sourcesExecutive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,844 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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