Yola Airport (YOL): Codes, Runways & Location
Yola Airport (IATA: YOL · ICAO: DNYO) is a medium-sized airport serving Yola, Nigeria. It lies at 9.2576° N, 12.4304° E, 599 ft (183 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yola Airport
Yola Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Yola in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code YOL and the ICAO code DNYO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yola Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2999 m (9840 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 599 ft (183 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Garoua International Airport (GOU) about 104 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 ≈ 2,999 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yola Airport
Where is Yola Airport located?
Yola Airport is located in Yola, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 9.2576° N, 12.4304° E.
What is the airport code for Yola Airport?
Yola Airport has an IATA code of YOL and an ICAO code of DNYO.
How long is the runway at Yola Airport?
Yola Airport's longest runway is about 2999 m (9840 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Yola Airport have?
Yola Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Yola Airport a major airport?
Yola Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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