Tamale Airport

DGLE / TML

Tamale, GH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
140°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DGLE 041000Z 14002KT 8000 NSC 31/23 Q1010 NOSIG
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (553 ft)
Pressure Alt
651 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,704 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DGLE 040500Z 0406/0506 20010KT 8000 FEW015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GLE
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
7,999 ft 148 ft ASP 45°
0.0 kt 2.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DGLE

2,635 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
30.1%
MVFR
58.6%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
2.2%

Tamale Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 30.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 3.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 41°C with an average of 30.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 3.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 30.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.5%
NE
23.8%
E
0.6%
SE
16.6%
S
0.6%
SW
19.1%
W
0.4%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 30.2°C
Range: 19°C to 41°C
19°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,635 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tamale Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DGLE
IATA Code: TML
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 553 ft MSL

Location

City: Tamale
Country: GH
Latitude: 9.557190°
Longitude: -0.863214°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,999 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tamale Airport

Overview

Tamale Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in northern Ghana at an elevation of 553 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 9.557190, -0.863214, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Tamale metropolitan region, supporting regional and potentially domestic air transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tamale Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) environments, with 40.6% VFR and 48.7% Marginal VFR days. Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the southwest at an average of 3.4 knots, with temperatures ranging between 20°C and 39°C, averaging 29.6°C, which suggests generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 05/23 is a substantial 7,999-foot asphalt surface, providing ample landing and takeoff space for medium-sized aircraft. The airport experiences remarkably stable visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles or fog presence.

Approach Considerations

The prevailing southwestern winds align favorably with runway 05/23, offering a 100% wind-compatible approach vector with minimal average crosswind of only 1.3 knots. September through November represent the optimal months for VFR operations, characterized by the most consistent and predictable meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.