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Airports / Nigeria / PHC
Large airport · PHC
Port Harcourt International Airport.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria · 87 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
711 ratings
0
Operators based
87
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Port Harcourt, NigeriaELEV 87 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
711
Google reviews
ratings on Google
87
Field elevation
feet above sea level
11
Nearest alternate
nm to PHG
Field standing
#14 / 29
Nigeria airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 711 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Nigeria fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Port Harcourt International Airport (DNPO / PHC) sits in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 87 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PHC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 11 nm), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 29 nm), and Bayelsa International Airport (DNBY, 45 nm). The field has a single 9,843-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PHC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PHC to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Adequate lounges, shops, clean conveniences, friendly staff & atmosphere..etc.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Adequate lounges, shops, clean conveniences, friendly staff & atmosphere..etc.”
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Field capability
ICAO
DNPO
IATA
PHC
FAA / Local
DNPO
Elevation
87 ft
Coordinates
5.0155° N · 6.9496° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Nigeria fields
state range 57–4,232 ft
At 87 ft, PHC sits lower than 90% of the 29 Nigeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 03/219,843 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
PHC's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmPHGPort Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force BasePort Harcourt
- 29nmQOWSam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportOwerri
- 45nmDNBYBayelsa International AirportYenagoa
- 69nmQUOAkwa Ibom International AirportUyo
- 73nmABBAsaba International AirportAsaba
- 76nmQRWWarri AirportOkpe
Location
Open the full mapDNPO · Port Harcourt International Airport · Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PHC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,680 nm | 11h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,799 nm | 11h 34m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,953 nm | 11h 55m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,110 nm | 12h 17m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,124 nm | 12h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,401 nm | 12h 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,418 nm | 13h 0m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,887 nm | 14h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PHC?
- Port Harcourt International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PHC?
- Port Harcourt International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PHC?
- The closest alternate is Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG), about 11 nm away, followed by Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PHC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 17m (4,680 nm), New York about 11h 34m (4,799 nm), Washington DC about 11h 55m (4,953 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.