Wa Airport (WZA): Codes, Runways & Location
Wa Airport (IATA: WZA · ICAO: DGLW) is a small airport serving Wa, Ghana. It lies at 10.0827° N, 2.5077° W, 1060 ft (323 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wa Airport
Wa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wa in Ghana. It is identified by the IATA code WZA and the ICAO code DGLW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2015 m (6612 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1060 ft (323 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gaoua Airport (XGA) about 79 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,015 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Wa Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Wa Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wa Airport
Where is Wa Airport located?
Wa Airport is located in Wa, Ghana. Its coordinates are 10.0827° N, 2.5077° W.
What is the airport code for Wa Airport?
Wa Airport has an IATA code of WZA and an ICAO code of DGLW.
How long is the runway at Wa Airport?
Wa Airport's longest runway is about 2015 m (6612 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Wa Airport have?
Wa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wa Airport a major airport?
Wa Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wa Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →