Cadjehoun Airport

DBBB / COO

Cotonou, BJ

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
10 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DBBB 180700Z 22010KT 9999 SCT013 30/26 Q1007 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19 ft
SCT 1,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,319 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cadjehoun Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 10 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,300 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions between 14:00Z and 20:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (19 ft)
Pressure Alt
207 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,012 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DBBB 180500Z 1806/1912 22010KT 9999 SCT013 PROB30 TEMPO 1814/1820 TS BKN012 FEW023CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft

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°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DBBB

4,036 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.7%
MVFR
19%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
0.2%

Cadjehoun Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.8°C (range: 22°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, March, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
0.7%
E
0.3%
SE
0.9%
S
17.5%
SW
66.2%
W
8.3%
NW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.8°C
Range: 22°C to 36°C
22°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November March April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,036 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.