Yengema Airport (WYE): Codes, Runways & Location
Yengema Airport (IATA: WYE · ICAO: GFYE) is a medium-sized airport serving Yengema, Sierra Leone. It lies at 8.6105° N, 11.0454° W, 1300 ft (396 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yengema Airport
Yengema Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Yengema in Sierra Leone. It is identified by the IATA code WYE and the ICAO code GFYE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Yengema Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 914 m (3000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 1300 ft (396 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kenema Airport (KEN) about 81 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 ≈ 914 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yengema Airport
Where is Yengema Airport located?
Yengema Airport is located in Yengema, Sierra Leone. Its coordinates are 8.6105° N, 11.0454° W.
What is the airport code for Yengema Airport?
Yengema Airport has an IATA code of WYE and an ICAO code of GFYE.
How long is the runway at Yengema Airport?
Yengema Airport's longest runway is about 914 m (3000 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Yengema Airport have?
Yengema Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Yengema Airport a major airport?
Yengema Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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