Airport Overview
An international airport located in Omagwa, a suburb of Port Harcourt.
The airport has two terminals for both international and domestic flights. The new International terminal was commissioned on October 25 2018. It is the third busiest airport in Nigeria.
There is considerable traffic generated by the nearby oil and gas industry.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nigeria |
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Province or District |
Rivers State |
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Nearest
Town or City
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Omagwa (Port Harcourt) 7km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Port Harcourt International Airport |
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Latitude |
5.01594 5°00’55”N |
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Longitude |
6.949594 006 56’58.54’’E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
87 ft / 27m |
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IATA Code |
PHC |
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ICAO Code |
DNPO |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) |
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Management Contact Person |
FAAN Tel. +234 8033334232 |
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Open From (hours) |
0600 (first flight) Airport open 24/7 |
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Open To (hours) |
1800 (last flight) Airport open 24/7 |
Airport Picture
1 Terminal building 2 Cargo Area 3 Apron
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is a service organization statutorily charged to manage all Commercial Airports in Nigeria.
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) providing regulatory function for government
Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) provides Air Navigation Services to airspace users
Nigerian Customs services-in charge of all import and export activities
Cargo handling facilities operated by Nigerian Aviation Handling Companies (NAHCO) and Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO). They handle aviation cargo, aircraft handling, passenger facilitation, and fuelling services. Crew transportation and aviation training, all the actions that take place from the time an aircraft touches down on the tarmac to the time it is airborne.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Nigeria Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Port Harcourt airport has a total of 7 domestic flights and 9 international flights and at least 6 ad hoc operators into the airport on weekly basis.
The SAHCO warehouse is big enough to accommodate the current cargo inflow, with room for improved storage capacity.
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Performance for 2018 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
117,000 |
9,700 |
300 |
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Total Passengers |
1,090,000 |
91,000 |
2,800 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
1,383 MT |
100 MT |
4 MT |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
0 |
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Runways
Runway is in good condition.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3000m x 60m |
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Orientation |
03/21 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
No dedicated space as such. Helipad designated as per FAAN instruction and based on needs.
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Helipad #1 |
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Present |
No |
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Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any |
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Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
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Surface |
Concrete/asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
All infrastructure is in reasonable condition. There are ongoing planned enhancements and upgrades.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
No |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
6 |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B-737 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B-747; AN-124 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
40 m2 |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
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Max Height (m) |
Up to the upper deck of a B747 |
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Loading Ramps |
yes |
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Other Comments |
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Customs Guidance
The customs offices are situated at both international and domestic warehouses and operate from 0800hrs to 1700hrs, Mondays to Friday except public holidays. Processing times of cargo depends on the nature of the shipment and level of compliance by the clearing agent. Generally there are no issues.
For more information on customs in Nigeria, please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information
Storage Facilities
- Dangerous goods area
- Cold room
- Fragile cargo area
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
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Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
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Landing USD - $ |
$64 |
$1236 |
$1236-above |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
$95 |
$1855 |
$1855-above |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
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Parking |
$8 |
$155 |
$155-above |
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Handling Charges |
As per agreement |
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FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
90c - $ 1 / l. |
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Avgas |
Not available |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
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Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
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Handling Charge |
$ 0.13 |
FOR DGR 58.50 |
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Break Bulk Fee |
NONE |
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Diplomatic Mail |
$ 0.19 |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
$ 1.62 |
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Cold Storage Fee |
$ 0.06 |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
NONE |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
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Storage per Day |
$ 0.03 |
7 DAYS |
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Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
$ 0.08 |
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International Air Waybill |
AIRLINE VARIATION |
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Local Air Waybill |
NONE |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
AIRLINE VARIATION |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
AIRLINE VARIATION |
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Diplomatic Mail |
$ 0.19 |
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Storage Charges per Day |
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AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
Aircraft weighing over 195,044 kg - $50 per use. Aircraft weighing between 0-195,044 kg - $40 per use.
Security
Airfield is fenced, FAAN security personnel patrolling 24/7. All baggage and passengers required to go through x-ray screening.
