Warri Airport (DNSU)
Medium airport · Okpe, Delta State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Warri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNSU |
| IATA | QRW |
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°35'54" E 5°49'7" 5.59821, 5.81870 |
| Location | Okpe, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,868 ft (2093 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Warri Airport at a glance
Warri Airport is a medium airport in Okpe, Delta State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as QRW. The field elevation of 242 ft (74 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNSU 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, 06/24, offers 6,868 ft (2093 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNSU 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 Warri Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bayelsa International Airport | DNBY | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Benin Airport | DNBE | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Asaba International Airport | DNAS | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Port Harcourt International Airport | DNPO | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | DNIM | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Warri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 242 ft field elevation of Warri 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 Warri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Warri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Warri Airport is DNSU, and its IATA code is QRW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Warri Airport above sea level?
Warri Airport sits at an elevation of 242 feet (74 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Warri Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.5982, 5.8187 — in Okpe, Delta State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bayelsa International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does DNSU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNSU 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 Warri Airport?
Warri Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,868 ft (2093 m) with a ASP surface.