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Margaret Ekpo (DNCA/CBQ) — Calabar, Nigeria

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 124.5
Runways: 03/21
Elevation: 210 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: DNCA
Name: Margaret Ekpo
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 4.97602
Longitude: 8.3472
Elevation: 210 ft
Country: Nigeria
Municipality: Calabar
IATA Code: CBQ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Distance from City: 1.2 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 8040 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 124.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=12
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; FAAN regulated approx NGN 3500/ton
Parking Fee: NGN 1800/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: NGN
Remarks: Margaret Ekpo International Airport. Calabar. Cross River State. FAAN operated.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel suppliers. Pre-arrange for large volumes. Coastal location.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. Near Cameroon border.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Coastal tropical climate. Heavy rainfall season Apr-Oct.

Alternates

FGSL

ICAO: FGSL
Name: Malabo
Distance (NM): 76.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: CEMAC citizens (Cameroon, CAR, Chad, Congo, Gabon) visa-free with national ID or biometric passport. Also visa-free: Barbados, China, Tunisia (30d), Turkey (90d), UAE (90d). Diplomatic/service passport exemptions: Brazil, China, Cuba, Morocco, South Korea, UAE (90d). E-Visa required for most others since Jul 2023 ($75 USD).

DNPO

ICAO: DNPO
Name: Port Harcourt
Distance (NM): 83.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. Oil industry traffic.

Airport Services

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Nigeria Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
Landing Lead Time: 4-5 business days (72 hours minimum)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require NCAA authorization. Security clearance may be needed. Recommend 5+ days.

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Active NOTAMs

B0133/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD LTD TO VFR

2026-10-15 10:30 UTC 2026-11-15 19:30 UTC

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

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Nearby Airports

DNAI Akwa Ibom International Airport 16 NM DNEK Eket Airport 31 NM FKKF Mamfe Airport 72 NM DNIM Sam Mbakwe International Airport 73 NM FGSL Malabo 76 NM DNFB Finima Bonny Airport 78 NM FKKC Tiko Airport 81 NM DNPO Port Harcourt 84 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at DNCA?: The tower frequency at Margaret Ekpo is 124.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at DNCA?: Margaret Ekpo offers Jet A-1.
Does DNCA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Margaret Ekpo (Nigeria). Permit details for Nigeria
Where is DNCA located?: Margaret Ekpo (DNCA) is located in Calabar, Nigeria.
What is the IATA code for DNCA?: The IATA code for Margaret Ekpo is CBQ.
Is DNCA a port of entry?: Yes, Margaret Ekpo is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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