Yengema Airport (GFYE)
Medium airport · Yengema, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
Airport data
| Name | Yengema Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GFYE |
| IATA | WYE |
| Elevation | 1,300 ft (396 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°36'38" W 11°2'43" 8.61047, -11.04540 |
| Location | Yengema, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | — | TURF | No |
Yengema Airport at a glance
Yengema Airport is a medium airport in Yengema, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, known to airline systems as WYE. The field elevation of 1,300 ft (396 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GFYE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 3,000 ft (914 m) of turf surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GFYE 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 Yengema Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenema Airport | GFKE | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Bo Airport | GFBO | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Lungi International Airport | GFLL | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Spriggs Payne Airport | GLMR | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Roberts International Airport | GLRB | 275 km (149 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yengema Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,300 ft field elevation of Yengema 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Sierra Leone — 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 Yengema Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yengema Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yengema Airport is GFYE, and its IATA code is WYE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yengema Airport above sea level?
Yengema Airport sits at an elevation of 1,300 feet (396 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yengema Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.6105, -11.0454 — in Yengema, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kenema Airport, about 81 km away.
Does GFYE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GFYE 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 Yengema Airport?
Yengema Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,000 ft (914 m) with a TURF surface.