Port Harcourt International Airport

DNPO / PHC

Port Harcourt, NG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
16:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
180°
4 km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNPO 041600Z 18006KT 4000 -TSRA BKN008 FEW020CB 26/24 Q1008 BECMG 5000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 87 ft
BKN 800 ft AGL
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
887 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,087 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (87 ft)
Pressure Alt
245 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,586 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NPO
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
9,846 ft 197 ft ASP 28°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DNPO

2,255 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
14.2%
MVFR
45.2%
IFR
38.7%
LIFR
1.9%

Port Harcourt International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 14.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 40.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.7% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.4°C (range: 21°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, November, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 36.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.7%
NE
1%
E
0.7%
SE
1.9%
S
13.1%
SW
18%
W
16.8%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 21°C to 36°C
21°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

December November March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,255 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Port Harcourt International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNPO
IATA Code: PHC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 87 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Harcourt
Country: NG
Latitude: 5.015490°
Longitude: 6.949590°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,846 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Port Harcourt International Airport

Overview

Port Harcourt International Airport serves as a critical aviation gateway in southern Nigeria, located in the Niger Delta region near the city of Port Harcourt. Situated at an elevation of 87 feet MSL, the airport supports regional and commercial air transportation with a substantial runway measuring 9,846 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable visual flight conditions, with 41.9% of observations categorized as Marginal VFR and 40.1% as IFR. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 5.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 19 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 27.1°C with a range between 21°C and 36°C, which may impact aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (03/21) is asphalted and offers favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. The surrounding terrain is typical of the Niger Delta region, characterized by low-lying coastal plains. Calm wind conditions occur in 36% of observations, providing relatively stable approach and departure environments.

Approach Considerations

December, November, and January represent the best months for visual flight conditions, offering optimal weather parameters for pilots. The runway experiences an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots, which minimizes wind-related approach complexity. Pilots should anticipate consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.