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Yola Airport
Yola Airport (DNYO/YOL) serves Yola, Nigeria. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (13/31, 17/35). Field elevation is 599 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DNYO
- Name: Yola Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 9.25755
- Longitude: 12.4304
- Elevation: 599 ft
- Country: Nigeria
- Municipality: Yola
- IATA Code: YOL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 1573x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 2999x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.500 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: FAAN Yola Airport Operations
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; FAAN regulated approx NGN 3500/ton
- Parking Fee: NGN 1800/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NGN
- Remarks: Yola Airport (Jimeta). Adamawa State. Northeast Nigeria. FAAN operated.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited fuel availability. Remote northeast location. Pre-arrange all fuel.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport primarily. Near Cameroon border. Limited international services.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Sahel/savanna climate. Near Cameroon border. Check security advisories.
Airport Services
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Nigeria Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 4-5 business days (72 hours minimum)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require NCAA authorization. Security clearance may be needed. Recommend 5+ days.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DNYO?
- The tower frequency at Yola Airport is 122.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DNYO?
- Yola Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does DNYO require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Yola Airport (Nigeria).
- Does DNYO require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Yola Airport.