- Calabar Airport, also known as Margaret Ekpo International Airport, is an international airport located in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State in Nigeria. It is named after Margaret Ekpo, a prominent Nigerian women's rights activist. The airport serves as a gateway to the region and handles both domestic and international flights. Calabar Airport has a single terminal building and facilities including customs and immigration services, duty-free shops, restaurants, and car rental services. The airport connects Calabar to major cities in Nigeria and offers international flights to destinations in West Africa.