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2.2.6 Nigeria Yola International Airport
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Airport Overview 

Yola Airport is an airport serving Yola, the capital of the Adamawa State of Nigeria. It is 8 km (5 mi) northwest of Yola. 

The airport has night landing capabilities, but for most flights in non-international designated airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria restricts night operations except for passenger flights during pilgrimage (Hajj). 

The airport runways and terminal building are in good condition. It is jointly used by domestic services and the military. UNHAS provides a regular service from Maiduguri and Abuja. 

Airlines: Air Peace, Aero Contractors, Arik Air Azman Air, Dornier Aviation, Nigeria Charter Med-View, Airline, Max Air 

Destinations: Lagos, Abuja, Jeddah, Maiduguri, Kano 



Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Nigeria 

Province or District 

Adamawa State 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Yola 

adjacent  to outskirt  

Airport’s Complete Name 

Yola Airport 

Latitude 

09°15′27″N 

Longitude 

12°25′49″E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

599 ft / 183 m 

IATA Code 

YO 

ICAO Code 

DNYO 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) 

http://www.faan.gov.ng/ 

Tel. +234 8033334232 

Management Contact Person 

FAAN 

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? 

UNHAS provides passenger service to Yola 

Runway

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

3,000  x 45 m

Runway Orientation 

17/35 

Runway Surface 

Asphalt 

Runway Condition 

Good 

  

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure  

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening  

Yes 

Runway Lighting 

Yes 

Refuelling Capacity 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Air Traffic Control  

Yes 

Fire Fighting Equipment  

Yes 

Weather Information 

Yes 

Aircraft Parking Space 

Yes 

Navigation Aids  

Yes 

Perimeter Fencing  

Yes 

Windsock  

Yes 

 

 

Fuel Services Charges 

 Refuelling is by mobile tanker.

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

$0.75/l 

Avgas 

Not available 

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs) 

No 

 

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