---
iata: CBQ
name: Margaret Ekpo International Airport
city: Calabar
country: Nigeria
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://faan.gov.ng/'
sources:
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Ekpo_International_Airport'
  - 'https://faan.gov.ng/'
  - 'https://www.flightsfrom.com/CBQ'
quickFacts:
  - IATA CBQ / ICAO DNCA — Margaret Ekpo International Airport
  - 'GPS 4.976, 8.347 · Calabar, Nigeria'
  - Domestic passenger terminal
  - Confirm the live airline schedule and operating day
bentoTips:
  - label: Schedule
    title: Confirm operating day
    summary: Confirm operating day
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Domestic passenger terminal
    summary: Domestic passenger terminal
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Keep a backup snack
    summary: Keep a backup snack
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Check live operations
    summary: Check live operations
    category: status
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 4.5
slug: cbq
region: Africa
---
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# Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)
Calabar, Nigeria · Africa
Calabar domestic gateway; check frequency close to departure.
## Airportist Score

**4.5 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 5.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 4.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 4.0 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 4.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 5.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 2.0 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Domestic passenger terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Calabar trips
- Domestic Nigeria itineraries

## Watch out for

- Verify carrier and frequency
- Small terminal
- No published MCT or security minutes

## More intel

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