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Wa Airport

IATA WZAICAO DGLW🇬🇭 Wa
Coordinates
10.0827°N, 2.5077°W
Elevation
1,060 ft (323 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GH-UW
Time zone
Ouagadougou(UTC)
Magnetic variation
1.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
18:36
Civil dusk
18:59

About 12h 40m 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 Wa Airport

Wa Airport

Wa Airport is an airport serving Wa, a city in the Upper West Region of Ghana which is also its capital. The airport is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited. It is the fourth busiest commercial airport in Ghana with over 23,352 passengers passing through in 2024.In 2025,24,970 passengers used the airport

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 216,612 ft / 2,015 m145 ftAspUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wa Airport?

The ICAO code for Wa Airport is DGLW, and its IATA code is WZA.

Where is Wa Airport located?

Wa Airport is small airport located in Wa, Ghana, at an elevation of 1,060 ft (323 m).

How many runways does Wa Airport have?

Wa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,612 ft / 2,015 m.

What time zone is Wa Airport in?

Wa Airport is in the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Wa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wa Airport is approximately 1.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wa Airport?

The nearest airport to Wa Airport is Batie Airport (DFCE), about 27 nm to the wsw, followed by Gaoua Airport and Bouna Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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