International hub · Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Port Harcourt International
- Elevation
- 87 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°01′N 6°57′E
- Local time
- Africa/Lagos
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
DNPO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Port Harcourt International (DNPO/PHC) has one runway, 03/21, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DNPO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Africa/Lagos
Country
Nigeria
NG
Municipality
Port Harcourt
Elevation
87 ft
Position
5.0155, 6.9496
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · DNPO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at DNPO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Port Harcourt International (DNPO / PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DNPO is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at DNPO
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 DNPO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at DNPO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at DNPO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DNPO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to DNPO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DNPO: 5° 0′ 56″ N 6° 56′ 59″ E; elevation 87 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Port Harcourt
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Port Harcourt. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DNPO.
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Cargo Operations at DNPO
Support for freighter operations into DNPO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where DNPO sits in the network
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Operating into DNPO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Port Harcourt International — one desk for the whole trip.