Bayelsa International Airport (DNBY)
Medium airport · Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Bayelsa International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNBY |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°57'27" E 6°12'12" 4.95759, 6.20333 |
| Location | Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | — | ASP | No |
Bayelsa International Airport at a glance
Bayelsa International Airport is a medium airport in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNBY 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, 06/24, offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNBY 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 Bayelsa International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | DNPO | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Warri Airport | DNSU | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | DNPM | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | DNIM | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Asaba International Airport | DNAS | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bayelsa International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of Bayelsa International 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 29 airports and airfields we list for Nigeria — 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 Bayelsa International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bayelsa International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bayelsa International Airport is DNBY, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bayelsa International Airport above sea level?
Bayelsa International Airport sits at an elevation of 67 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bayelsa International Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.9576, 6.2033 — in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Harcourt International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does DNBY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNBY 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 Bayelsa International Airport?
Bayelsa International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a ASP surface.