Airport code

CBQ Airport Code, Margaret Ekpo International Airport

CBQ is the IATA code for Margaret Ekpo International Airport, a regional airport serving Calabar, Nigeria. Airlines and booking systems use CBQ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code DNCA. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 4.98° N, 8.35° E.

City
Calabar
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
4.97602, 8.3472
Elevation
210 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Calabar airport code?

The airport code for Margaret Ekpo International Airport is CBQ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code DNCA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2177 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code DNCA begins with D, the prefix ICAO assigns to West Africa.

Where is CBQ?

Margaret Ekpo International Airport serves Calabar, Nigeria. It is close to sea level at 210 ft (64 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at CBQ

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,040 ft (2.45 km), designated 03/21.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Calabar?

The IATA airport code for Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar is CBQ. Its ICAO code is DNCA.

What is the 3-letter code for Calabar?

The 3-letter IATA code for Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar is CBQ.

What airport is CBQ?

CBQ is Margaret Ekpo International Airport, located in Calabar, Nigeria.

What country is CBQ in?

CBQ (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is in Nigeria.

Where is CBQ airport located?

Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) is in Calabar, Nigeria, at coordinates 4.97602, 8.3472.

What is the ICAO code for Margaret Ekpo International Airport?

The ICAO code for Margaret Ekpo International Airport is DNCA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CBQ.

What is the difference between CBQ and DNCA?

CBQ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. DNCA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Margaret Ekpo International Airport.

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