Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (DNIM)
Medium airport · Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNIM |
| IATA | QOW |
| Elevation | 373 ft (114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°25'37" E 7°12'22" 5.42706, 7.20603 |
| Location | Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport at a glance
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is a medium airport in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as QOW. The field elevation of 373 ft (114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNIM 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, 17/35, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNIM 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 Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | DNPO | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | DNPM | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Asaba International Airport | DNAS | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | DNAI | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Bayelsa International Airport | DNBY | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 373 ft field elevation of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo 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 Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is DNIM, and its IATA code is QOW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport above sea level?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport sits at an elevation of 373 feet (114 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.4271, 7.2060 — in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Harcourt International Airport, about 54 km away.
Does DNIM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNIM 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 Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.