Nyala Airport

Nyala Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic / Military
ServesNyala
LocationNyala, Sudan
Elevation AMSL638 m / 2,095 ft
Coordinates12°03′13″N 024°57′22″E / 12.05361°N 24.95611°E / 12.05361; 24.95611
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UYL is located in Sudan
UYL
UYL
Airport in Sudan
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
04/22 3,011 9,880 Asphalt
Source: World Aero Data [1][usurped]

Nyala Airport is an airport in Nyala, Sudan (IATA: UYL, ICAO: HSNN). United Nations peacekeeping force UNAMID uses a separated terminal in Nyala Airport.

History

The airport was taken by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) in 2023. On 24 September 2024, the Sudanese Armed Forces launched airstrikes on the airport, destroying its runway, control tower and offices.[1]

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
Badr Airlines Khartoum (suspended)[2]
Nova Airways El Fasher, Khartoum (suspended)[3]
Sudan Airways Khartoum (suspended)[4]

Nyala Air Base

Nyala Airport hosts two Sudanese Air Force units:[5]

References

  1. ^ "Sudanese army bombs Nyala Airport, heavy damage reported". Sudan Tribune. 24 September 2024.
  2. ^ January 2014 Timetable,http://www.badrairlines.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=16
  3. ^ Nova Airways Schedule
  4. ^ Nyala Departures, Flight Stats, http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightStatus/flightStatusByAirport.do?airportCode=UYL&airportQueryType=0
  5. ^ "Orbats".


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