Kaduna Airport (IATA: KAD, ICAO: DNKA) is an airport serving Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria. The airport is around 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of the city. The airport opened in 1982. The airport receives regular scheduled international flights from Ethiopian Airlines as well as frequent flights from all the major Nigerian carriers, the airport is also very busy during the Hajj and Umrah months.Kaduna Airport (IATA: KAD, ICAO: DNKA) is an airport serving Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria. The airport is around 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of the city. The airport opened in 1982. The airport receives regular scheduled international flights from Ethiopian Airlines as well as frequent flights from all the major Nigerian carriers, the airport is also very busy during the Hajj and Umrah months.