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Medium airport

Yengema Airport

IATA WYEICAO GFYE🇸🇱 Yengema
Coordinates
8.6105°N, 11.0454°W
Elevation
1,300 ft (396 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SL-E
Time zone
Freetown(UTC)
Magnetic variation
4.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:08
Civil dusk
19:31

About 12h 35m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Yengema Airport

Yengema Airport is a regional airport located in Yengema, Kono District, Sierra Leone. It is the only airport that serves Kono District. It is one of the busiest airports in the country, due to the present of large diamond mining companies in Kono District.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,000 ft / 914 mTurfUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Yengema Airport?

The ICAO code for Yengema Airport is GFYE, and its IATA code is WYE.

Where is Yengema Airport located?

Yengema Airport is medium airport located in Yengema, Sierra Leone, at an elevation of 1,300 ft (396 m).

How many runways does Yengema Airport have?

Yengema Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Yengema Airport in?

Yengema Airport is in the Africa/Freetown time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Yengema Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Yengema Airport is approximately 4.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Yengema Airport?

The nearest airport to Yengema Airport is Tongo Airport (GFTO), about 23.7 nm to the s, followed by Kenema Airport and Foya Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Yengema Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.