Airports / Ghana / NYI
Sunyani Airport.
Sunyani, Ghana · 1,014 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,014
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
59 nm
To the nearest alternate
Prempeh I International Airport (KMS).
Overview
Located in Sunyani, Ghana, Sunyani Airport (DGSN / NYI) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,014 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list NYI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Prempeh I International Airport (KMS, 59 nm), Takoradi Airport (TKD, 152 nm), and Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML, 158 nm). The field has a single 4,594-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from NYI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Bono Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NYI to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
DGSN
IATA
NYI
FAA / Local
DGSN
Elevation
1,014 ft
Coordinates
7.3618° N · 2.3288° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Ghana fields
state range 21–1,014 ft
At 1,014 ft, NYI sits higher than 83% of the 6 Ghana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,594 ft
- 07/254,594 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,594 ft
NYI's 4,594 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 59nmKMSPrempeh I International AirportKumasi
- 152nmTKDTakoradi AirportSekondi-Takoradi
- 158nmTMLYakubu Tali International AirportTamale
- 158nmABJFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International AirportAbidjan
- 165nmBYKBouaké AirportBouaké
- 167nmACCKotoka International AirportAccra
Location
Open the full mapDGSN · Sunyani Airport · Sunyani, Ghana
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NYI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,177 nm | 10h 7m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,287 nm | 10h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,433 nm | 10h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,551 nm | 10h 59m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,563 nm | 11h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,870 nm | 11h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,912 nm | 11h 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,338 nm | 12h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NYI?
- Sunyani Airport's longest paved runway is 4,594 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NYI?
- Sunyani Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,594 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NYI?
- The closest alternate is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), about 59 nm away, followed by Takoradi Airport (TKD) at 152 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NYI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 7m (4,177 nm), New York about 10h 22m (4,287 nm), Washington DC about 10h 43m (4,433 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.