Airports / Sudan / UYL
Nyala Airport.
Nyala, Sudan · 2,106 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
4 ratings
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Operators based
2,106
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 9
Sudan airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 9 rated Sudan fields.
96 nm
To the nearest alternate
El Fasher Airport (ELF).
Overview
Nyala Airport, listed as HSNN / UYL, is a mid-sized airport in Nyala, Sudan. The airport sits 2,106 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into UYL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are El Fasher Airport (ELF, 96 nm), Sabera Geneina Airport (HSSG, 165 nm), and (Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar (VE-0526, 244 nm). With a single 9,880-foot paved runway, UYL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from UYL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Nyala.
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Field capability
ICAO
HSNN
IATA
UYL
FAA / Local
HSNN
Elevation
2,106 ft
Coordinates
12.0535° N · 24.9562° E
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 Sudan fields
state range 135–2,633 ft
At 2,106 ft, UYL sits higher than 67% of the 9 Sudan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,880 ft
- 04/229,880 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,880 ft
UYL's 9,880 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 96nmELFEl Fasher AirportEl Fasher
- 165nmHSSGSabera Geneina AirportGeneina
- 244nmVE-0526(Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar
- 264nmAEHAbeche AirportAbeche
- 315nmWUUWau AirportWau
- 316nmEBDEl-Obeid AirportEl-Obeid
Location
Open the full mapHSNN · Nyala Airport · Nyala, Sudan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UYL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,188 nm | 12h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,333 nm | 12h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,515 nm | 13h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,863 nm | 14h 2m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,889 nm | 14h 6m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,896 nm | 14h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,985 nm | 14h 19m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,404 nm | 15h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UYL?
- Nyala Airport's longest paved runway is 9,880 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 UYL?
- Nyala Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,880 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to UYL?
- The closest alternate is El Fasher Airport (ELF), about 96 nm away, followed by Sabera Geneina Airport (HSSG) at 165 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UYL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 28m (5,188 nm), New York about 12h 48m (5,333 nm), Washington DC about 13h 14m (5,515 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.