Warri Airport

DNSU / QRW

Okpe, NG

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
09:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNSU 220900Z 27004KT 9999 SCT012 31/25 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 242 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,442 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Warri Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 13 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSU
06
DNSU ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/DNSU
Active: DNSU
6,868 ft 98 ft ASP
0.0 kt 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Warri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNSU
IATA Code: QRW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 242 ft MSL

Location

City: Okpe
Country: NG
Latitude: 5.598210°
Longitude: 5.818700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 06/DNSU
Length: 6,868 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Warri Airport

Overview

Warri Airport serves the Delta State region in southern Nigeria, located in Okpe at an elevation of 242 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the oil-rich Niger Delta region, supporting both commercial and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's location near the equator suggests consistent tropical climate conditions with potential for high humidity and occasional thunderstorm activity. Pilots should anticipate warm temperatures and potential convective weather patterns typical of the coastal Nigerian environment.

Notable Features

With a single runway (06/24) measuring 6,868 feet and surfaced with asphalt, the airport offers substantial landing infrastructure for medium-sized aircraft. The airport's relatively low elevation and coastal proximity suggest potential for variable wind conditions and occasional low visibility scenarios.

Approach Considerations

The runway's orientation (06/24) indicates potential crosswind challenges depending on prevailing wind directions. Pilots should prepare for standard tropical approach considerations, including potential thermal activity and the need for careful wind assessment during landing and takeoff operations.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.