Airport Overview
It is located at Akim Qua Town in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. The nearest community to the Airport is Ediba Qua Town. Although recognized as an international airport all but a handful of annual flight volumes are domestic. The only contributor to international flight volume is for Hajj (annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca), therefore there are no permanent customs or immigration services. Dates for Hajj change because it is based on a lunar calendar.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nigeria |
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Province or District |
Cross River State |
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Nearest Town or City |
Calabar (5.4 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Margaret Ekpo International Airport |
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Latitude |
4°58˚33”N |
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Longitude |
8°20’50”E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
210 ft/ 64”E |
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IATA Code |
CBQ |
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ICAO Code |
DNCA |
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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 hr |
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Open To (hours) |
2000 hr |
Airport Picture
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 are 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
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Performance for 2018 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
988 (16 international) |
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Total Passengers |
166,000 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
Not recorded in National Data statistics due to minimal volumes |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
Nil |
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Runways
Runway is in good condition.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2450 m x 45 m |
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Orientation |
03/21 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
No dedicated space as such. Helipad designated landing 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 |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes on request |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes on request |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
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 |
n/a |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
n/a |
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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 |
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 (3) |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B 737 (3) |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
160 m x 50 m (8,000m2) |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
Nil |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/A |
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Max Height (m) |
5m |
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Loading Ramps |
No |
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Other Comments |
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Customs Guidance
Customs processes make use of NICIS system for customs declaration.
3 types of airfreight Clearance:
- Normal clearing- Including all documents: Shipping documents, PAAR & FORM M
- Pre-Release clearing- Including all documents: Shipping documents, FORM M except PAAR and regularizing with customs after delivery
- Express clearing- Courier shipments
For more information on customs in Nigeria, please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information
Storage Facilities
There are no storage facilities available.
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 - $ |
271 |
1,119 |
1,885 |
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Landing USD - $ |
1 - 64 MTOW x 0.00909 |
65 - 1,236 |
1,237 & ABOVE |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
MTOW x 0.01364 |
MTOW x 0.01364 |
MTOW x 0.01364 |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
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Parking |
PER/HR = 0.00114 |
PER/HR = 0.00114 |
PER/HR = 0.00114 |
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Handling Charges |
880 |
2,295 |
4,655 |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
JET A-1 is available in the station and provided by different oil company at different rates. The highest is indicated on the table below. While AVGAS is not available in the station, a request can be make 1 week before arrival of aircraft for it to be transported in drums from Lagos to Calabar (LOS/CAL). The transportation cost is not included on the table shown below.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
0.65 |
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Avgas |
3.00 |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Charges are as per agreement and subject to change without notice.
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Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
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Handling Charge |
0.11 |
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Break Bulk Fee |
0.11 |
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Diplomatic Mail |
1 |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
0.16 |
Not per consignment |
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Cold Storage Fee |
0.18 |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
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Storage per Day |
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Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0.08 |
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International Air Waybill |
4 |
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Local Air Waybill |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
1.5 |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
4 |
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Diplomatic Mail |
0.81 |
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Storage Charges per Day |
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AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
Air bridge services are not available in Calabar station as only passenger steps are used.
Security
Airport is fenced with FAAN security 24/7.
