Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Owerri, Nigeria. Its IATA code is QOW and its ICAO code is DNIM. The airport lies at an elevation of 373 ft (114 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- QOW
- ICAO code
- DNIM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 373 ft (114 m)
- Coordinates
- 5.4271, 7.2060
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PHC Port Harcourt International Airport | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 54 km · 34 mi |
| PHG Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 68 km · 42 mi |
| ABB Asaba International Airport | Asaba, Nigeria | 105 km · 65 mi |
| QUO Akwa Ibom International Airport | Uyo, Nigeria | 116 km · 72 mi |
| ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu, Nigeria | 123 km · 76 mi |
| CBQ Margaret Ekpo International Airport | Calabar, Nigeria | 136 km · 85 mi |
| QRW Warri Airport | Okpe, Nigeria | 155 km · 96 mi |
| BNI Benin Airport | Benin, Nigeria | 203 km · 126 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from QOW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,179 | 2,597 | 2,257 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,523 | 2,811 | 2,442 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,866 | 3,024 | 2,627 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,961 | 3,083 | 2,679 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,169 | 3,212 | 2,791 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,575 | 3,464 | 3,010 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,646 | 4,130 | 3,589 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,758 | 4,820 | 4,189 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,855 | 5,502 | 4,781 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,824 | 6,105 | 5,305 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,744 | 6,676 | 5,802 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,239 | 6,983 | 6,068 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,497 | 7,144 | 6,208 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,826 | 7,970 | 6,926 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,292 | 8,260 | 7,177 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,135 | 9,404 | 8,172 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | OWERRI TWR | 118.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
The IATA code of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is QOW and its ICAO code is DNIM.
Where is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport located?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, at 5.4271, 7.2060.
What time zone is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo 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 Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), about 54 km (34 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.