Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Margaret Ekpo International Airport (IATA: CBQ · ICAO: DNCA) is a medium-sized airport serving Calabar, Nigeria. It lies at 4.9760° N, 8.3472° E, 210 ft (64 m) above sea level.
Overview of Margaret Ekpo International Airport
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Calabar in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code CBQ and the ICAO code DNCA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Margaret Ekpo International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2451 m (8040 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 210 ft (64 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) about 30 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,451 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Margaret Ekpo International Airport
Where is Margaret Ekpo International Airport located?
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is located in Calabar, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 4.9760° N, 8.3472° E.
What is the airport code for Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
Margaret Ekpo International Airport has an IATA code of CBQ and an ICAO code of DNCA.
How long is the runway at Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
Margaret Ekpo International Airport's longest runway is about 2451 m (8040 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Margaret Ekpo International Airport have?
Margaret Ekpo International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Margaret Ekpo International Airport a major airport?
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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