Regional airport · Calabar, Nigeria

Calabar/Margaret Ekpo International

DNCACBQ
Elevation
210 ft
Coordinates
4°59′N 8°21′E
Local time
Africa/Lagos

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Field information

DNCA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Calabar/Margaret Ekpo International (DNCA/CBQ) has one runway, 03/21, 8,040 ft (2,451 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Dly 0600-1800. ABN. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DNCA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Africa/Lagos

  • Country

    Nigeria

    NG

  • Municipality

    Calabar

  • Elevation

    210 ft

  • Position

    4.9760, 8.3472

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Dly 0600-1800. ABN

Runways · DNCA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
03/218,040 ft (2,451 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at DNCA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Calabar/Margaret Ekpo International (DNCA / CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DNCA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at DNCA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Nigeria

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Nigeria. Applicable permit lead times for Nigeria are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Nigeria are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at DNCA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at DNCA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at DNCA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DNCA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to DNCA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DNCA: 4° 58′ 34″ N 8° 20′ 50″ E; elevation 210 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Calabar

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Calabar. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DNCA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at DNCA

    Support for freighter operations into DNCA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where DNCA sits in the network

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