The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will implement revised car park and access gate tariffs at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) effective March 1, 2026.
The directive was conveyed in an internal memo dated February 12, 2026, issued to all Heads of Department by the airport’s management. The memo called for immediate sensitisation of airport users and coordinated enforcement across relevant units ahead of the commencement date.
Under the new tariff structure, motorists using the airport’s car park will pay ₦500 per entry for cars, ₦1,000 for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and Jeeps, and ₦2,000 for coaster buses. Overnight parking will attract a flat rate of ₦10,000 per vehicle per night.
Similarly, access gate charges have been reviewed. Cars will pay ₦500 per entry, while SUVs and Jeeps will be charged ₦1,000. Trucks and coaster buses with six tyres will pay ₦2,000 per entry, and trailers or containers above six tyres will be charged ₦3,000.
The development follows FAAN’s recent announcement of tariff adjustments across airports nationwide. Although the authority did not specify the reasons for the review at PHIA, such increases are typically linked to rising operational costs, infrastructure maintenance, security enhancements, and broader revenue optimisation measures.
As a major aviation gateway in Nigeria’s South-South region, Port Harcourt International Airport handles significant domestic and international passenger traffic, as well as cargo operations tied to the oil and gas sector. The revised charges are therefore expected to impact private motorists, commercial drivers, logistics operators, and other frequent airport users.
Industry observers noted that effective communication and clear signage will be critical to ensuring a seamless rollout and preventing congestion or disputes at entry and parking points once enforcement begins.
Airport users are advised to take note of the new rates and make necessary adjustments before the March 1 implementation date.