Margaret Ekpo International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Calabar, Nigeria. Its IATA code is CBQ and its ICAO code is DNCA. The airport lies at an elevation of 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 8,040 ft (2,451 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CBQ
- ICAO code
- DNCA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 210 ft (64 m)
- Coordinates
- 4.9760, 8.3472
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,040 ft · 2,451 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Margaret Ekpo International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| QUO Akwa Ibom International Airport | Uyo, Nigeria | 30 km · 19 mi |
| QOW Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | Owerri, Nigeria | 136 km · 85 mi |
| SSG Malabo International Airport | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 142 km · 88 mi |
| PHG Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 148 km · 92 mi |
| PHC Port Harcourt International Airport | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 155 km · 96 mi |
| DLA Douala International Airport | Douala, Cameroon | 186 km · 116 mi |
| ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu, Nigeria | 188 km · 117 mi |
| ABB Asaba International Airport | Asaba, Nigeria | 231 km · 144 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CBQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,071 | 2,529 | 2,198 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,517 | 2,807 | 2,439 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,927 | 3,061 | 2,660 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,009 | 3,113 | 2,705 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,234 | 3,252 | 2,826 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,489 | 3,411 | 2,964 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,729 | 4,181 | 3,633 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,671 | 4,766 | 4,142 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,983 | 5,582 | 4,851 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,957 | 6,187 | 5,377 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,620 | 6,599 | 5,734 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,179 | 6,946 | 6,036 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,633 | 7,228 | 6,281 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,954 | 8,049 | 6,994 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,241 | 8,228 | 7,150 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,010 | 9,327 | 8,105 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 124.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
The IATA code of Margaret Ekpo International Airport is CBQ and its ICAO code is DNCA.
Where is Margaret Ekpo International Airport located?
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, at 4.9760, 8.3472.
What time zone is Margaret Ekpo International Airport in?
Margaret Ekpo International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 8,040 ft (2,451 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO), about 30 km (19 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.