Bayelsa International Airport

DNBY

Yenagoa, NG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:00Z

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Distance: 45nm / 83km from DNBY

Current Weather

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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNPO 040000Z 00000KT 7000 SCT008 27/24 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 67 ft
SCT 800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
867 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (67 ft)
Pressure Alt
135 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,591 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NBY
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 12,139 ft 0 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bayelsa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DNBY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 67 ft MSL

Location

City: Yenagoa
Country: NG
Latitude: 4.957590°
Longitude: 6.203327°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 12,139 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bayelsa International Airport

Overview

Bayelsa International Airport serves the Yenagoa metropolitan area in Nigeria's southern region. Located at coordinates 4.957590, 6.203327, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Bayelsa state. The airport sits at a modest elevation of 67 feet above mean sea level, positioning it in a low-altitude coastal environment.

Flying Conditions

As a coastal airport, Bayelsa International can experience variable weather conditions typical of southern Nigerian maritime regions. Pilots should anticipate potential humidity, scattered cloud formations, and occasional precipitation throughout the year. The airport's low elevation of 67 ft MSL suggests minimal terrain-induced weather variations.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial asphalt runway (06/24) measuring 12,139 feet in length, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements. Its geographic position near the Niger Delta suggests potential for complex local wind patterns and coastal meteorological dynamics. The runway's considerable length provides flexibility for various aircraft performance profiles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers a significant linear approach surface, allowing standard instrument and visual approach procedures. Given the runway's orientation, wind conditions will likely influence preferred landing and takeoff directions. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and approach assessments, paying particular attention to local coastal environmental factors.

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.