Regional airport · Owerri, Nigeria
Owerri/Imo City-Sam Mbakwe
- Elevation
- 373 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°26′N 7°12′E
- Local time
- Africa/Lagos
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Field information
DNIM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Owerri/Imo City-Sam Mbakwe (DNIM/QOW) has one runway, 17/35, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Dly 0600-2100. ABN. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DNIM, 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
Owerri
Elevation
373 ft
Position
5.4271, 7.2060
Traffic level
High
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
Dly 0600-2100. ABN
Runways · DNIM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,858 ft (2,700 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at DNIM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Owerri/Imo City-Sam Mbakwe (DNIM / QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DNIM 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 DNIM
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at DNIM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at DNIM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at DNIM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DNIM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to DNIM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DNIM: 5° 25′ 37″ N 7° 12′ 22″ E; elevation 373 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Owerri
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Owerri. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DNIM.
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Cargo Operations at DNIM
Support for freighter operations into DNIM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where DNIM sits in the network
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Operating into DNIM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Owerri/Imo City-Sam Mbakwe — one desk for the whole trip.