Nyala Airport
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History
The airport was taken by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) in 2023. On 24 September 2024, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched airstrikes on the airport, destroying its runway, control tower, and offices.[1] On 4 May 2025, the SAF conducted another airstrike on Nyala Airport, targeting RSF positions. The attack killed four Emirati military officers and injured six others, highlighting the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) alleged involvement in supporting the RSF in Darfur.[2] The airstrike was part of ongoing SAF efforts to disrupt RSF control over the airport, a key logistical hub for the paramilitary group.[3]
Airlines and destinations
Nyala Air Base
Nyala Airport hosts two Sudanese Air Force units:[4]
- Helicopter Squadrons (Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-24, Mil Mi-35)
- Transport Squadron (Antonov An-32)
Accidents and incidents
On 3 May 2025, a cargo Boeing 737-290C Advanced operated by IBM Airlines was shot down at the airport by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) during the Sudanese civil war. It was shot down due to suspicions of carrying military weapons and supplies to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). All 20 occupants onboard the aircraft were killed.[5]
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