Sunyani Airport – NYI Airport

Sunyani Airport is a public airport located in Sunyani, Ghana. NYI Airport is currently being managed by GACL or Ghana Airports Company Limited. It serves the town of Sunyani as well as nearby and neighboring towns.

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The history of Sunyani Airport dates back to the year 1942. It was used as a communication outpost and aerodrome by the Allied Forces back then. When the war ended, the airport was abandoned. It wasn’t until 1969 that the government initiated the construction of a full airport after it was deemed needed. The airport was completed by July 1974 and opened by the then Transport and Communications commissioner, Col. P.K. Agyekum. It has one runway but had limitations in terms of extension, making it unusable for medium range aircrafts. But plans are underway for the runway extension and enhancement. The airport has been closed since 2015 but its runway rehabilitation is set to be completed by the end of the year and the re-opening of the airport will follow. Tanoso, Chira, and Susanho are nearby towns that can benefit from the re-opening of NYI Airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Moonlite Hotel Sunyani Airport is a simple hotel that offers the convenience of being near the airport. Rooms are simple and affordable, plus amenities are basic. Eusbett Hotel is a larger hotel with a sprawling garden and even a pool. The rooms are comfortable and well-decorated. Tyco City Hotel is a more modern option with rooms that are a lot more spacious and a large outdoor pool. It is a more updated option as well but with a higher room rate compared to the previously mentioned.

The nearest airport still serving passenger service is Kumasi Airport.