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Nyala Airport
Nyala, Sudan
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Gateway to South Darfur in western Sudan.
Location
Nyala, Sudan
Nyala Airport (IATA: UYL, ICAO: HSNN) is a domestic and limited international airport serving Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state in western Sudan. It is one of the busiest airports in Sudan outside Khartoum, handling passenger and cargo traffic for the broader Darfur region.
The airport has historically served humanitarian and United Nations operations given the prolonged conflict and displacement crisis in Darfur, making it a critical logistics hub for aid organizations. Sudan Airways and other carriers have operated scheduled services connecting Nyala to Khartoum and occasionally to regional destinations.
Infrastructure at the airport is functional but relatively basic, reflecting the economic and security challenges of the region. The airport remains operationally significant for both civilian and humanitarian purposes.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both domestic and limited international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Nyala city center is primarily via taxis and private vehicles, as no formal public transit system serves the airport.
Airlines here
Sudan Airways has historically been the primary carrier operating scheduled services between Nyala and Khartoum.
Notable facts
- ›Nyala Airport serves as a key logistics hub for UN and humanitarian relief operations in the Darfur region.
- ›It is one of the most active airports in Sudan outside the capital, Khartoum.
- ›The airport has a paved runway capable of handling medium-sized commercial aircraft.
- ›Ongoing conflict and insecurity in Darfur have periodically disrupted regular commercial flight operations.
- ›The airport has supported African Union and UN peacekeeping mission (UNAMID) logistics.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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UYL → KRTJ4 · 737
UYL → KRTSD · 320
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Latest news
Sudan Tribune· 8/24/2026
Drone strikes hit South Darfur’s Nyala after cargo plane arrival
Read at Sudan Tribune
Military Africa· 7/14/2026
Chinese Long-Range BZK-005 drone spotted at Nyala Airport
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The Libya Observer· 7/15/2026
Reuters: Aviation network linked to former US soldier operated flights to Libya's Al-Kufra
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Sudan Tribune· 6/2/2026
Advanced drone linked to UAE state company spotted at Nyala airport: Report
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The North Africa Post· 5/11/2026
Sudanese Army Targets RSF Positions in Nyala With Fresh Drone Strikes
Read at The North Africa Post
aljazeera.com· 12/26/2025
RSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala
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