Cadjehoun Airport

DBBB / COO

Cotonou, BJ

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
11 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DBBB 071600Z 21011KT 9999 SCT014 31/25 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,419 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (19 ft)
Pressure Alt
117 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,042 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR DBBB 071100Z 0712/0818 22010KT 9999 SCT012 PROB30 TEMPO 0813/0818 BKN012 FEW023CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBB
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 53°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DBBB

2,742 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.5%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
0.3%

Cadjehoun Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.3°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.6%
NE
0.7%
E
0.4%
SE
1.1%
S
16.3%
SW
66.1%
W
8.7%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

November December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,742 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cadjehoun Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DBBB
IATA Code: COO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: Cotonou
Country: BJ
Latitude: 6.357230°
Longitude: 2.384350°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cadjehoun Airport

Overview

Cadjehoun Airport serves Cotonou, Benin, as a medium-sized airport situated at 19 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 6.357230, 2.384350, the airport supports regional aviation operations with its single runway 06/24, which spans 7,874 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Cadjehoun are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 77.9% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 8.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 20 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 28.2°C with a range between 22°C and 33°C.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation of 19 feet MSL indicates a flat coastal terrain typical of southern Benin. Runway 06/24 experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% of wind observations supporting acceptable crosswind limitations. Calm wind conditions occur in only 0.7% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during October, November, and December, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. The runway's orientation and prevailing southwest winds result in an average crosswind of just 3 knots, providing predictable approach and landing characteristics for most aircraft operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.