Tamale (DGLE/TML) — Tamale, Ghana

• ICAO: DGLE
• Name: Tamale
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 9.55719
• Longitude: -0.863214
• Elevation: 553 ft
• Country: Ghana
• Municipality: Tamale
• IATA Code: TML
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: DGAC
• Timezone: Africa/Accra
• Distance from City: 15.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 05/23

• Designation: 05/23
• Dimensions: 11155 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: 015FBZU
• Lighting: AGL
• NAVAIDs: NDB TL 415kHz, VOR-DME TLE 116.9MHz
• Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
• Remarks: Runway extended from 2438m (7999ft) to 3400m (11155ft) in Phase 1 (completed 2016). Fire category 6.

• Tower: 120.400 MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: 120.400 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
• ATIS: 118.100 MHz

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +233 552322166
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://www.gacl.com.gh/tamale-airport/
• Remarks: Ground handler: General Aviation Services Ltd (G.A.S.) Ghana. GACL general: +233 302550612, [email protected]

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: +233 302550612
• Remarks: PPR not required per 1FLT. Landing permit required for private/non-revenue international flights. Overtime operations (outside 0600-2200) available with 72hr prior notice. GACL: [email protected]

• Open: N/A
• Close: 22:00
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: NOT a designated Airport of Entry (AOE) per Universal Weather and 1FLT. Customs (CEPS) offices on-site from 2008 upgrade but not actively staffed for international clearance. International flights must clear customs at Kotoka (DGAA) first.

• Landing Fee: GACL domestic rate at Kotoka: USD 5-25/ton depending on MTOW bracket (0-10t: $5/ton, 11-25t: $10/ton, 26-75t: $15/ton). Regional airports (Tamale, Kumasi, Sunyani) listed separately on GACL charges page but specific rates not published online — likely same or lower than Kotoka domestic rates.
• Parking Fee: GACL domestic standard: first 5 hours free, then $0.15/ton/hour. Likely applies to Tamale (same GACL operator).
• Handling Mandatory: No
• Currency: GHS
• Remarks: GACL-operated. Landing fees estimated similar to or lower than Kotoka domestic rates (USD 5-25/ton by MTOW bracket). Parking: first 5 hours free, then ~$0.15/ton/hour. Ground handler: G.A.S. +233 552322166.

• Port of Entry: No
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Not a designated AOE — immigration offices present but not staffed for international entry clearance. Landing permit required for international/private flights. Clear at Kotoka (DGAA) first.

• Curfew Start: 22:00
• Curfew End: 06:00
• Noise Chapter Min: N/A
• Remarks: Joint civil/military airport. Airport closes at 22:00 UTC — implicit curfew. Military PPR requires 6hr prior notice to GHAF HQ, Burma Camp, Accra. Overtime with 72hr notice.

DGSN

• ICAO: DGSN
• Name: Sunyani Airport
• Distance (NM): 157.7
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport primarily. International CIQ not permanently available.

DGSI

• ICAO: DGSI
• Name: Kumasi
• Distance (NM): 175.8
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: International airport (expanded 2014). All intl flights must clear Kotoka (DGAA) first. Crew visa-free up to 72h if operating. Visa required for most nationalities. AU citizens eligible for visa on arrival. Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.

DGAH

• ICAO: DGAH
• Name: Ho Airport
• Distance (NM): 196.8
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: N/A

• Overflight Permit: Yes
• Landing Permit: Yes
• Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours prior to date of intended flight
• Landing Lead Time: 72 hours prior to date of intended flight

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