Warri Airport

DNSU / QRW

Okpe, NG

Last Updated
May 2, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 294 hours ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 27°C
6 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNSU 021700Z 29006KT 9999 BKN012 FEW021CB SD 30/27 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 242 ft
BKN 1,200 ft AGL
FEW 2,100 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,442 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,342 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Warri Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 294 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 6 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1200 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,100 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 27°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSU
06 ✈️
DNSU

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/DNSU
Active: 06
6,868 ft 98 ft ASP
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
130° 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
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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.