Anambra International Passenger & Cargo Airport, Umueri

Anambra Airport, Umueri, is an international, public airport that belongs to Anambra State Government of Nigeria.

People at Anambra International Passenger & Cargo Airport, Umueri, Anambra

Air Peace flight at Anambra International Passenger & Cargo Airport, Umueri, Anambra

A major facility at Anambra International Passenger & Cargo Airport, Umueri, Anambra

The tower at Anambra International Passenger & Cargo Airport, Umueri, Anambra

Runways

The airport serves both passenger and cargo flights.

Construction completed
Construction was completed in Apr-2021.

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) issued authority to Anambra State Government to open Anambra Airport for commercial operations, effective 02-Nov-2021.

Domestic passenger airlines
Air Peace
United Airline

Location
Umueri.
Anambra international airport is located at Ivite-Umueri in Umuleri, Anambra East Local Government Area, Anambra state, southeastern Nigeria.

The airport location is strategic. It’s s close to two important towns in the state: Onitsha, Anambra’s commercial capital and Awka, the administrative capital.

Nearby
Places near the airport include Awka, Nnewi Ekwulobia, Ihiala and Otuocha among others.

Opened
30 October 2021

Land area
1,901 hactares

Construction project launched
The project to build the airport was officially launched by the Anambra State government on April 11, 2017.

Construction duration
Construction finished three years later after it was launched.

Inaugurated by Willie Obiano
The airport was inaugurated by Anambra State’s Governor Willie Obiano on 30-Oct-2021.

Commercial operations license
On December 2, 2021, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority issued the Anambra State Government the authority to open the airport for commercial operations.

Commercial operations starts
The airport began commercial operations on December 7, 2021.