Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW): Codes, Runways & Location
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (IATA: QOW · ICAO: DNIM) is a medium-sized airport serving Owerri, Nigeria. It lies at 5.4271° N, 7.2060° E, 373 ft (114 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Owerri in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code QOW and the ICAO code DNIM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 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. The field elevation is 373 ft (114 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) about 54 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 ≈ 2,700 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
Where is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport located?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is located in Owerri, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 5.4271° N, 7.2060° E.
What is the airport code for Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport has an IATA code of QOW and an ICAO code of DNIM.
How long is the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport's longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport have?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport a major airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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