Location & Surroundings
Calabar is a primary in Cross River State, Nigeria, at 64 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the north.
Overview
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is an airport in Calabar, Nigeria.
It is located in Cross River State, Nigeria.
The elevation is around 64 metre.
Also known as: CBQ
Media
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Cross River State
- Type airport (AIRP)
- a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 58' 34" N, 8° 20' 50" E
- Elevation 64 m (DEM: 63 m)
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,144 p/km²
- Built-up 33.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:47
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Calabar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Calabar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.66 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.8 | 0.9 | 207 | 96 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 117 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 2.39 / 2.39 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 1.7 | 208 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 72 | 377.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 190 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.53 / 1.26 | 71 | 413.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.2 | 263 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 0.5 | 277 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 3.46 / 4.13 | 97 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 2.1 | 212 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 4.11 | 100 | 436.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 198 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 3.04 | 98 | 295.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 1.0 | 280 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 294 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 0.63 / 0.76 | 82 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 217 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 7.57 / 8.33 | 96 | 543.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 193 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 1.06 / 9.39 | 100 | 375.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 0.8 | 296 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Calabar?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Calabar today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Calabar?
Local time is 09:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Calabar?
Calabar is a airport.
What is the elevation of Calabar?
Elevation about 64 m. DEM 63 m.
Where is Calabar located?
It is at 4.97602, 8.34720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Calabar in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Margaret Ekpo International Airport