Nyala Airport (HSNN)
Medium airport · Nyala, South Darfur State, Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Nyala Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSNN |
| IATA | UYL |
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°3'13" E 24°57'22" 12.05350, 24.95620 |
| Location | Nyala, South Darfur State, Sudan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,880 ft (3011 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nyala Airport at a glance
Nyala Airport is a medium airport in Nyala, South Darfur State, Sudan, known to airline systems as UYL. The field elevation of 2,106 ft (642 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSNN 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, 04/22, offers 9,880 ft (3011 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HSNN 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 Nyala Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Fasher Airport | HSFS | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Sabera Geneina Airport | HSSG | 306 km (165 NM) |
| (Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar | VE-0526 | 453 km (245 NM) |
| Abeche Airport | FTTC | 488 km (264 NM) |
| Wau Airport | HSWW | 584 km (315 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nyala Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,106 ft field elevation of Nyala 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 10 airports and airfields we list for Sudan — 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 Nyala Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nyala Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nyala Airport is HSNN, and its IATA code is UYL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nyala Airport above sea level?
Nyala Airport sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet (642 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nyala Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.0535, 24.9562 — in Nyala, South Darfur State, Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Fasher Airport, about 178 km away.
Does HSNN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSNN 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 Nyala Airport?
Nyala Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,880 ft (3011 m) with a ASP surface.