Akwa Ibom International Airport (DNAI)
Medium airport · Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Akwa Ibom International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNAI |
| IATA | QUO |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°52'21" E 8°5'35" 4.87250, 8.09300 |
| Location | Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | — | — | No |
Akwa Ibom International Airport at a glance
Akwa Ibom International Airport is a medium airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as QUO. The field elevation of 170 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNAI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNAI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Akwa Ibom International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | DNCA | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | DNIM | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | DNPM | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Port Harcourt International Airport | DNPO | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Malabo International Airport | FGSL | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akwa Ibom International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 170 ft field elevation of Akwa Ibom International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Nigeria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Akwa Ibom International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Akwa Ibom International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Akwa Ibom International Airport is DNAI, and its IATA code is QUO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Akwa Ibom International Airport above sea level?
Akwa Ibom International Airport sits at an elevation of 170 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Akwa Ibom International Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.8725, 8.0930 — in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Margaret Ekpo International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does DNAI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNAI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Akwa Ibom International Airport?
Akwa Ibom International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m).