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Weather Briefing
MVFRZaria Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,400 feet and 5 km visibility. Note: This observation is 170.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 16 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 15-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
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5,462 ft | 151 ft | ASP | 50° |
↑ 5.5 kt
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↔ 15.0 kt
70° angle
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Weather Statistics - DNZA
1,206 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Zaria Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 39°C with an average of 28.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, May.
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Statistics computed from 1,206 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Zaria Airport - Airport Information
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About Zaria Airport
Overview
Zaria Airport serves the city of Zaria in northern Nigeria, situated at an elevation of 2170 ft mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical regional aviation infrastructure for Kaduna State, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations in the region.
Flying Conditions
Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 59.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 32.5% of observations. Wind patterns are consistently easterly, averaging 6.5 knots with a maximum of 20 knots, and calm conditions present 13.5% of the time. Temperature ranges from 15°C to 37°C, with an average of 27.5°C.
Notable Features
The airport features a single asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 5462 feet in length. Its location at 11.130200, 7.685810 places it in a relatively flat terrain characteristic of northern Nigeria's savanna region. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and extremely rare occurrences of reduced visibility.
Approach Considerations
Runway 05/23 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal crosswind averaging just 3.4 knots. September, October, and December represent the optimal months for VFR flying, offering the most stable and predictable meteorological conditions for pilots.
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