Yakubu Tali International Airport
Overview
Yakubu Tali International Airport is a large airport serving the Tamale region, at a field elevation of 553 ft (169 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 05:52Z
- Sunset 17:54Z
- 12h 3m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR DGLE 010200Z 14002KT 9999 FEW012 24/24 Q1012
TAF DGLE 301115Z 3012/0112 14002KT 9999 SCT014 PROB30 TEMPO 3016/3021 4000 TSRA BKN008 FEW028CB BECMG 3022/3024 NSW BKN010
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 05 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 2 kt from the right
- Headwind — 0 kt headwind component on 05
- Runway — 7,999 ft available × 148 ft · unlighted
- Density altitude — 1,794 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — PROB30 · TEMPO 3016/3021 4000 TSRA BKN008 FEW028CB
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 05.
- TEMPOTemporarily 16:00Z–21:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 05 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 800 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 2.49 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather TSRA
TEMPO 3016/3021 4000 TSRA BKN008 FEW028CB - BECMGBecoming 22:00Z–24:00ZMarginal
Would leave Visual minima marginal on RWY 05 — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 1,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
BECMG 3022/3024 NSW BKN010
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Yendi Airport (DGLY)52 nm E · Yendi · 2,408 ft elevNo METAR
- Navrongo Airport (DGLN)84 nm N · Navrongo · 678 ft elevNo METAR
- Sansanné-Mango Airport (DXMG)93 nm ENE · Mango · 460 ft elevNo METAR
- Zabré Airport (DFEZ/XZA)98 nm N · Zabré · 886 ft elevNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,999 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | No | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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