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Nyala Airport
IATA: UYL ICAO: HSNN
Summary
Airport type	Public / Military
Serves	Nyala
Location	Nyala, Sudan
Elevation AMSL	638 m / 2,095 ft
Coordinates	12°03′13″N 024°57′22″E / 12.05361°N 24.95611°E / 12.05361; 24.95611
Map
UYLAirport in Sudan
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 04/22 3,011 9,880 Asphalt
Source: World Aero Data

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.

Airlines and destinations

Nyala Air Base

Nyala Airport hosts two Sudanese Air Force units:

• Helicopter Squadrons (Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-24, Mil Mi-35)
• Transport Squadron (Antonov An-32)

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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