Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-20Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, also called Imo State Airport, serves Owerri, the capital of Imo State in south-eastern Nigeria. It sits in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, west of the Imo River basin towns it also draws traffic from, including Onitsha, Nnewi, Aba, Umuahia and Orlu.
Services at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsAvisView car rentals guide
- None listed yetHotels
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers313K313,300 in 2015
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Local timeLagos time
- IATAQOWICAO DNIM
- Opened1994
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- PADomesticPassenger TerminalAir Peace, Arik Air, United Nigeria Airlines, Azman Air, Enugu Air, Green Africa Airways
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- OwerriWest of the airport25 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport uses the following codes: IATA: QOW, ICAO: DNIM. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport located?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is located in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The airport coordinates are 5.4271°, 7.2060°.
What services are available at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport offers: 1 car rental companies. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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