Nyala Airport
Nyala Airport is an airport in Nyala, Sudan (IATA: UYL, ICAO: HSNN). United Nations peacekeeping force UNAMID uses a separated terminal in Nyala Airport.
History
The airport was taken by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) in 2023. On 24 September 2024, the Sudanese Armed Forces launched airstrikes on the airport, destroying its runway, control tower and offices.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Badr Airlines | Khartoum (suspended) |
| Nova Airways | El Fasher, Khartoum (suspended) |
| Sudan Airways | Khartoum (suspended) |
Nyala Air Base
Nyala Airport hosts two Sudanese Air Force units:
- Helicopter Squadrons (Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-24, Mil Mi-35)
- Transport Squadron (Antonov An-32)
References
- ^ "Sudanese army bombs Nyala Airport, heavy damage reported". Sudan Tribune. 24 September 2024.
- ^ January 2014 Timetable,http://www.badrairlines.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=16
- ^ Nova Airways Schedule
- ^ Nyala Departures, Flight Stats, http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightStatus/flightStatusByAirport.do?airportCode=UYL&airportQueryType=0
- ^ "Orbats".
External links
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