Tamale Airport

DGLE / TML

Tamale, GH

Last Updated
May 14, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
230°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DGLE 142100Z 23002KT CAVOK 34/23 Q1008 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tamale Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 34°C (93°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (553 ft)
Pressure Alt
711 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,124 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +20.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DGLE 141100Z 1412/1512 23010KT 9999 SCT015 BECMG 1419/1421 14008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ 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°
2.0 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

Weather Statistics - DGLE

3,889 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.1%
MVFR
43.1%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
1.5%

Tamale Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 7.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 3.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 42°C with an average of 30.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 3.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 25.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
18.2%
E
0.4%
SE
19%
S
0.6%
SW
27.9%
W
0.4%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 30.9°C
Range: 19°C to 42°C
19°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

May October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,889 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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
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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.