Yakubu Tali International Airport
Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana
TML is the IATA airport code for Yakubu Tali International Airport, located in Tamale, Ghana. Its ICAO code is DGLE. The airport is classified as a International Airport with scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates in the Africa/Accra timezone at an elevation of 553 ft (169 m) above sea level. It has 2 runways.
About Yakubu Tali International Airport
Wikipedia ↗Yakubu Tali International Airport is an airport serving Tamale, a city in the Northern Region of Ghana. It was established in December 1940 serving as the landing of military troops during the World War II. It is the third international airport in the country in addition to Accra International Airport and Kumasi International Airport, but, as of 2024, it lacked international flights. TML is the third-busiest airport in Ghana, with 217,899 passengers in 2025. The airport was initially staffed by the Air Force, but over time, aid was sought from GCAA to provide personnel for telecommunications, as well as to assume care of the RFFS and Air Traffic Services.
Location
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| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,999 ft (2,438 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Asphalt | No | Open |
| 05/23 | 7,999 ft (2,438 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Asphalt | No | Open |
Airlines (2)
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- IATA Code
- TML
- ICAO Code
- DGLE
- Type
- International Airport
- City
- Tamale
- Country
- Ghana
- Region
- Northern Region
- Timezone
- Africa/Accra
- Local Time
- —
- Elevation
- 553 ft (169 m)
- Coordinates
- 9.5539°N, 0.8661°W
- Annual Passengers
- 217,958
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