Yola Airport (DNYO)
Medium airport · Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Yola Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNYO |
| IATA | YOL |
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°15'27" E 12°25'49" 9.25755, 12.43040 |
| Location | Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,840 ft (2999 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yola Airport at a glance
Yola Airport is a medium airport in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as YOL. The field elevation of 599 ft (183 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNYO 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, 17/35, offers 9,840 ft (2999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNYO 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 Yola Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garoua International Airport | FKKR | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Gombe Lawanti International Airport | DNGO | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Salak Airport | FKKL | 240 km (130 NM) |
| N'Gaoundéré Airport | FKKN | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Maiduguri International Airport | DNMA | 297 km (160 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yola Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 599 ft field elevation of Yola 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 Yola Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yola Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yola Airport is DNYO, and its IATA code is YOL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yola Airport above sea level?
Yola Airport sits at an elevation of 599 feet (183 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yola Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.2576, 12.4304 — in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Garoua International Airport, about 104 km away.
Does DNYO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNYO 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 Yola Airport?
Yola Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,840 ft (2999 m) with a ASP surface.