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QOW
DNIM

🇳🇬 Sam Mbakwe International Airport

Owerri, NG-IM, NG 373 ft Africa/Lagos
6
Routes
2
Destinations
4
Airlines
1
Countries
Updated Jun 30, 2026

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Sam Mbakwe International Airport (IATA: QOW, ICAO: DNIM) serves Owerri, NG. It has 6 scheduled routes to 2 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 4 airlines.
Traveler sentiment 5 traveler reviews
What travelers love
  • Historical Significance: The airport is notable for being the first state-owned and community-driven airport project in West Africa, built through contributions from the people of Imo State and the wider Igbo land.
  • Night Landing Capabilities: The airport has night landing capabilities, though night operations are generally restricted for non-international designated airports, except for pilgrimage flights.
  • Amenities (General): The airport offers various amenities including lounges, dining and shopping, currency exchange, free WiFi, and ground transportation options. Premium travelers can access airline lounges with Priority Pass or credit card memberships.
Common complaints
  • Lack of Traveler Reports: There are no traveler reports available for QOW, making it difficult to identify common complaints directly from passenger experiences.
  • Limited Night Operations: While the airport has night landing capabilities, night operations are generally restricted for non-international designated airports, which could be a limitation for some travelers.
  • Summary:**
  • Sources researched: flightqueue.com, flightradar24.com, ourairports.com, flyterminals.com, en.wikipedia.org*

Bottom line: Based on the available information, it is not possible to provide a comprehensive summary of recent traveler reviews and experiences at Sam Mbakwe International Airport. The provided sources offer operational details and historical context but lack specific traveler feedback.

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Routes from QOW

2 nonstop destinations · 4 airlines.

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Airport routes

Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) offers 6 flight routes operated by 4 airlines. Major carriers include Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, ValueJet and others. Popular destinations from Owerri include Murtala Mohammed Int'l, Nnamdi Azikiwe Int'l.

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Common questions about QOW

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How many destinations have nonstop flights from QOW?

Sam Mbakwe International Airport has 6 scheduled routes to 2 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 4 airlines.

Which airlines fly from Sam Mbakwe International Airport?

4 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, ValueJet.

Where is Sam Mbakwe International Airport located?

Sam Mbakwe International Airport is located in Owerri, NG, at an elevation of 373 ft. Its IATA code is QOW and ICAO code is DNIM.