United Nations peacekeeping force UNAMID uses a separated terminal in Nyala Airport.

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 launched airstrikes on the airport, destroying its runway, control tower and offices.

[1] Nyala Airport hosts two Sudanese Air Force units:[5]

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