Bayelsa International Airport

DNBY

Yenagoa, NG

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:00Z

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Currently using: DNPO
Weather Source: Port Harcourt International Airport (DNPO)
Distance: 45nm / 83km from DNBY

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 21 hours ago
09:00Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
3 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DNPO 220900Z 27003KT 9999 BKN010 3026 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 67 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,067 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Bayelsa International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 20.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (67 ft)
Pressure Alt
195 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 211 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NBY
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
12,139 ft 0 ft ASP
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° 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.