Airport code
QOW — Sam Mbakwe International Airport
QOW is the IATA code for Sam Mbakwe International Airport, an airport serving Owerri, Nigeria. Its ICAO code is DNIM, and it operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 5.4271, 7.2060 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 373 ft (114 m).
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About Sam Mbakwe International Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, also known as Imo State Airport, serves Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. It is located in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, Imo State.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | QOW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DNIM |
| Airport name | Sam Mbakwe International Airport |
| City | Owerri |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 5.4271 |
| Longitude | 7.2060 |
| Elevation | 373 ft (114 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,858 ft (2,700 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sam Mbakwe International Airport?
The IATA code for Sam Mbakwe International Airport is QOW.
What is the ICAO code for Sam Mbakwe International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sam Mbakwe International Airport is DNIM.
Where is QOW airport located?
Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) is located in Owerri, Nigeria.
What time zone is QOW in?
Sam Mbakwe International Airport operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to QOW?
The nearest airport to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, about 54 km away.
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