Sunyani Airport (DGSN)
Medium airport · Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana
Airport data
| Name | Sunyani Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DGSN |
| IATA | NYI |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°21'43" W 2°19'44" 7.36183, -2.32876 |
| Location | Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,594 ft (1400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sunyani Airport at a glance
Sunyani Airport is a medium airport in Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana, known to airline systems as NYI. The field elevation of 1,014 ft (309 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DGSN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 4,594 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DGSN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sunyani Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prempeh I International Airport | DGSI | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Takoradi Airport | DGTK | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | DGLE | 292 km (158 NM) |
| Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | DIAP | 293 km (158 NM) |
| Bouaké Airport | DIBK | 305 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sunyani Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,014 ft field elevation of Sunyani Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 6 airports and airfields we list for Ghana — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sunyani Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sunyani Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sunyani Airport is DGSN, and its IATA code is NYI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sunyani Airport above sea level?
Sunyani Airport sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sunyani Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.3618, -2.3288 — in Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Prempeh I International Airport, about 109 km away.
Does DGSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DGSN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sunyani Airport?
Sunyani Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,594 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.