IATA TML
ICAO
DGLE
DG = Ghana

Yakubu Tali International Airport

Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

Also known as: Tamale International Airport
International Airport ✓ Scheduled Service
Timezone Africa/Accra
Local Time
Elevation 553 ft (169 m)
Coordinates 9.5539°N, 0.8661°W
Runways 2
Airlines 2

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

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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.

Runways (2)

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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)

Route data via OpenFlights

Airport Details

IATA Code
TML
ICAO Code
DGLE
Type
International Airport
City
Tamale
Country
Ghana
Timezone
Africa/Accra
Local Time
Elevation
553 ft (169 m)
Coordinates
9.5539°N, 0.8661°W

Airport Stats

Annual Passengers
217,958