Medium airport · Owerri, Nigeria
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is a medium airport serving Owerri, Nigeria. Its IATA code is QOW. Its ICAO code is DNIM. It has 1 runway, longest 8,858 ft (ASP). Elevation 373 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Owerri, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| IATA code | QOW |
| ICAO code | DNIM |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,858 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 373 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 5.4271° N, 7.2060° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=17 — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Cross River National Park · Nigeria · 94.7 miles away
- Korup National Park · Cameroon · 114.8 miles away
- Okeluse Forest Reserve · Nigeria · 145.6 miles away
- Okomu National Park · Nigeria · 147.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport — its IATA code is QOW and its ICAO code is DNIM.
Where is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport located?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport serves Owerri, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 5.4271° N, 7.2060° E.
How high is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport sits at 373 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2112
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Mbakwe_International_Cargo_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.