- Bauchi Airport, officially known as Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, is located near the city of Bauchi in Bauchi State, Nigeria. It is the major airport serving the state and handles both domestic and international flights. The airport is named after Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first Prime Minister of Nigeria. It is managed and operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Bauchi Airport has a single runway and a terminal building that can accommodate various airlines and passengers. Several airlines, including Arik Air and Air Peace, operate regular flights to and from Bauchi Airport, connecting it to other major cities in Nigeria and some international destinations.