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MVFRSir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 27.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 16 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
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11,154 ft | 140 ft | ASP | 0° |
↓ 12.3 kt
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↔ 10.3 kt
140° angle
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About Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport
Overview
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport serves the Bauchi region in northeastern Nigeria, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the area. Located at 10.482833° N, 9.744000° E, this medium-sized airport offers strategic connectivity for regional and domestic operations at an elevation of 1,965 feet above mean sea level.
Flying Conditions
The airport's elevated position at 1,965 ft MSL suggests potential for variable atmospheric conditions typical of Nigeria's inland plateau region. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations, which can impact aircraft performance, especially during seasonal temperature transitions.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (17/35) extending 11,154 feet with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft. Its geographic location in Bauchi suggests a terrain environment characterized by moderate elevation and potentially complex local wind patterns.
Approach Considerations
Runway 17/35's significant length of 11,154 feet offers considerable margin for approach and landing operations across various aircraft types. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning, paying particular attention to potential crosswind components given the runway's orientation.
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