Yola Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Yola, Nigeria. Its IATA code is YOL and its ICAO code is DNYO. The airport lies at an elevation of 599 ft (183 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 9,840 ft (2,999 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YOL
- ICAO code
- DNYO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 599 ft (183 m)
- Coordinates
- 9.2576, 12.4304
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,840 ft · 2,999 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Yola Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GOU Garoua International Airport | Garoua, Cameroon | 104 km · 65 mi |
| GMO Gombe Lawanti International Airport | Gombe, Nigeria | 204 km · 127 mi |
| MVR Salak Airport | Maroua, Cameroon | 240 km · 149 mi |
| NGE N'Gaoundéré Airport | N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon | 245 km · 152 mi |
| MIU Maiduguri International Airport | Maiduguri, Nigeria | 297 km · 185 mi |
| BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | Bauchi, Nigeria | 324 km · 201 mi |
| JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport | Jos, Nigeria | 393 km · 244 mi |
| NDJ N'Djamena International Airport | N'Djamena, Chad | 428 km · 266 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YOL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 3,904 | 2,426 | 2,108 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,291 | 2,666 | 2,317 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,515 | 2,805 | 2,438 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,547 | 2,826 | 2,455 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,839 | 3,007 | 2,613 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,867 | 3,024 | 2,628 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,049 | 4,380 | 3,806 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,359 | 4,573 | 3,974 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,021 | 5,605 | 4,871 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,065 | 6,254 | 5,435 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,155 | 6,310 | 5,483 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,526 | 6,540 | 5,683 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,866 | 7,373 | 6,407 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,586 | 7,820 | 6,796 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,950 | 8,047 | 6,992 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,996 | 9,318 | 8,097 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Yola Airport?
The IATA code of Yola Airport is YOL and its ICAO code is DNYO.
Where is Yola Airport located?
Yola Airport is in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, at 9.2576, 12.4304.
What time zone is Yola Airport in?
Yola Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Yola Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 9,840 ft (2,999 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Yola Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Garoua International Airport (GOU), about 104 km (65 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.