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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
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7,999 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 45° |
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Weather Statistics - DGLE
2,635 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026Flight Rules Distribution
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.
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Statistics computed from 2,635 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Tamale Airport - Airport Information
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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.
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