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Warri Airport

Okpe, Nigeria

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Warri Airport

Okpe, Nigeria
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DNSU
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242 ft
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Regional gateway serving Nigeria's oil-rich Delta State.

Location
Okpe, Nigeria
Warri Airport, officially known as Osubi Airport or sometimes referenced under the Warri designation, is a regional airport serving the Warri metropolitan area in Delta State, Nigeria. It operates with IATA code QRW and ICAO code DNSU, and is located near Okpe in the Niger Delta region. The airport primarily serves domestic routes connecting Warri to major Nigerian cities such as Lagos and Abuja. Its strategic importance is tied to the oil and gas industry that dominates the region, facilitating the movement of energy sector workers and business travelers. The facility is managed under the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and has seen periodic efforts to upgrade its infrastructure to better serve the growing demands of the Delta State economy.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal handling domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Warri city center is primarily via road taxis and private vehicles, with no formal rail link.
Airlines here
Airlines such as Air Peace and other Nigerian domestic carriers have operated services through Warri Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta State, the airport serves a significant energy-sector workforce.
  • ›The airport is managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
  • ›Warri Airport primarily handles domestic routes, with Lagos and Abuja as key destinations.
  • ›The Niger Delta location means the airport is critical for offshore oil industry logistics.
  • ›Scheduled services have been intermittent, reflecting varying airline demand in the region.
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Gateway to the Niger Delta heartland amid rivers and oil fields

Warri Airport, located near Okpe in Delta State, Nigeria, serves the commercial and industrial hub of Warri, one of the most economically significant cities in the Niger Delta region. The airport has historically supported oil and gas industry operations, connecting workers and executives to this resource-rich zone. Though modest in scale, it plays a meaningful role in domestic connectivity for the region.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single domestic terminal handling limited scheduled and charter flights with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and hire cars available outside the terminal
  • Motorcycle taxis (okadas) for short local trips
  • Private company shuttles for oil and gas workers
  • Car rental through local operators in Warri city
Nearby Hotels
  • Rockview Hotel Warri
  • Hotel 263 Warri
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Warri
  • Havilah Guest House Warri
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are very limited, with basic refreshments available when the airport is operational. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving, as Warri city offers a much wider selection of local Nigerian cuisine including bole, fresh fish, and pepper soup. Nearby roadside eateries and restaurants along Effurun Road provide affordable and authentic Delta State fare.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline as services can be irregular or subject to change.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance, as formal taxi services at the airport are limited.
  • Carry local currency (Naira) as card payment facilities may not be widely available.
  • Allow extra travel time from Warri city as road traffic and road conditions can be unpredictable.

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Airlines serving this airport

Arik Air
W3
World Scale Airlines
W3

Routes

QRW → ABVW3 · DH4
QRW → LOSW3 · DH4
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Encyclopaedia

Osubi Airstrip is an aviation facility located in Osubi, within Okpe Local Government, serving the city of Effurun, Warri and its environs in Delta State, Nigeria. It is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of the city.

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