{
  "id": 1487454,
  "title": "FG asks IATA to change Osubi airport code",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/fg-asks-iata-to-change-osubi-airport-code",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:32:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-asks-iata-to-change-osubi-airport-code/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government has requested that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reconsider the three-letter code currently assigned to Osubi Airport, located in Delta State. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo formally addressed this matter to Samuel Fatokun, IATA's Area Manager for West and Central Africa, in a letter. Osubi Airport, which uses the four-letter location indicator DNSU with the International Civil Aviation Organisation, is situated in Osubi town, near Warri, Delta State. Despite operating mainly within the Warri metropolitan area, the airport has frequently been referred to as \"Warri Airport\" due to its proximity to the commercial city. Keyamo argues that using the IATA code QRW, which is linked to Warri's broader identity, does not accurately reflect the airport's official name and physical location. This inconsistency can cause confusion for passengers and other stakeholders in the aviation industry where three-letter codes are widely used in flight tickets, baggage tags, boarding passes, and international travel platforms. The government has proposed several alternative codes, such as OSU, OSB, SUB, and QSB, but acknowledges that the final decision lies with IATA. Keyamo believes that a change in the airport's official code would help solidify Osubi's identity and reduce potential confusion for passengers and stakeholders. However, he maintains that Osubi Airport is distinct from Warri Airport. Airlines operating flights to and from Osubi have been instructed to use the correct designation on all passenger-facing documents, such as flight tickets, luggage tags, and boarding passes. Various aviation agencies, including the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, have also been directed to ensure consistent usage of the correct designation across their systems, records, and publications.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has formally requested IATA to change the Osubi Airport code (QRW) to better reflect its true identity and location, aiming to reduc Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-asks-iata-to-change-osubi-airport-code/",
  "key_points": [
    "Federal Government requests IATA reconsider Osubi airport code.",
    "Minister Keyamo discusses with IATA Area Manager Fatokun.",
    "Proposed codes include OSU, OSB, SUB, and QSB."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FG asks IATA to change Osubi airport code",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/fg-asks-iata-to-change-osubi-airport-code-1490007",
        "published": "2026-08-17T13:50:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}