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Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport

IATA QOWICAO DNIM🇳🇬 Owerri
Coordinates
5.4271°N, 7.2060°E
Elevation
373 ft (114 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NG-IM
Time zone
Lagos(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
18:50
Civil dusk
19:12

About 12h 24m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport

Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, also known as Imo State Airport, serves Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. It is located in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, Imo State.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

DNIM

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 358,858 ft / 2,700 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWROWERRI TWR118.400 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Passenger servicesGround handlingCheck-in assistance

Nigeria's airport plays a crucial role in connecting Africa with global destinations.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?

The ICAO code for Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is DNIM, and its IATA code is QOW.

Where is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport located?

Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is medium airport located in Owerri, Nigeria, at an elevation of 373 ft (114 m).

How many runways does Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport have?

Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,858 ft / 2,700 m.

Which airlines fly to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport include World Scale Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in?

Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?

The nearest airport to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), about 29.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base and Chinua Achebe International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.