Port Harcourt International Airport is a large airport serving Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Its IATA code is PHC and its ICAO code is DNPO. The airport lies at an elevation of 87 ft (27 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PHC
- ICAO code
- DNPO
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 87 ft (27 m)
- Coordinates
- 5.0155, 6.9496
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Port Harcourt International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PHG Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 20 km · 12 mi |
| QOW Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | Owerri, Nigeria | 54 km · 34 mi |
| QUO Akwa Ibom International Airport | Uyo, Nigeria | 128 km · 80 mi |
| ABB Asaba International Airport | Asaba, Nigeria | 136 km · 85 mi |
| QRW Warri Airport | Okpe, Nigeria | 141 km · 88 mi |
| CBQ Margaret Ekpo International Airport | Calabar, Nigeria | 155 km · 96 mi |
| ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu, Nigeria | 176 km · 109 mi |
| BNI Benin Airport | Benin, Nigeria | 208 km · 129 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PHC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,156 | 2,582 | 2,244 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,577 | 2,844 | 2,471 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,909 | 3,051 | 2,651 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,007 | 3,111 | 2,704 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,211 | 3,238 | 2,814 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,622 | 3,494 | 3,036 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,598 | 4,100 | 3,563 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,804 | 4,849 | 4,214 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,863 | 5,507 | 4,786 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,826 | 6,106 | 5,306 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,774 | 6,695 | 5,818 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,290 | 7,016 | 6,096 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,487 | 7,138 | 6,203 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,835 | 7,975 | 6,931 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,345 | 8,292 | 7,206 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,122 | 9,396 | 8,165 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.900 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 123.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Port Harcourt International Airport?
The IATA code of Port Harcourt International Airport is PHC and its ICAO code is DNPO.
Where is Port Harcourt International Airport located?
Port Harcourt International Airport is in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, at 5.0155, 6.9496.
What time zone is Port Harcourt International Airport in?
Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Port Harcourt International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG), about 20 km (12 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.