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DGLW

Wa Airport · Wa

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,060 ft / 323 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 6,612 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wa Airport (DGLW), located in Wa, Ghana. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,060 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Wa Airport
ICAO / IATA
DGLW / WZA
Municipality
Wa
Country
Region
GH-UW — Upper West Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,060 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,612 ft / 2,015 m
Runway Width: 145 ft / 44 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 20° / 200°
RWY 03 (20°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (200°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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189 km / 102 nm
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233 km / 126 nm
DFFDILS
Ouagadougou Airport
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DGSN
Sunyani Airport
303 km / 164 nm
DIKO
Korhogo Airport
343 km / 185 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026