Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport

DIAP / ABJ

Abidjan, CI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
10 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DIAP 041130Z 24010KT 9999 SCT015 FEW020TCU 30/26 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,521 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,021 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
59 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,864 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD DIAP 040626Z 0406/0512 24005KT 9999 SCT012 TEMPO 0406/0409 TS BKN012 FEW020CB PROB30 TEMPO 0416/0420 TS BKN012 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IAP
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
9,843 ft 164 ft ASP 23°
8.7 kt 5.0 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 - DIAP

7,960 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.8%
MVFR
26.9%
IFR
2%
LIFR
0.3%

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.5°C (range: 22°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
3.4%
E
1.8%
SE
1.3%
S
14.5%
SW
53.6%
W
19%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.5°C
Range: 22°C to 34°C
22°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,960 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DIAP
IATA Code: ABJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Abidjan
Country: CI
Latitude: 5.261390°
Longitude: -3.926290°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport

Overview

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, located at coordinates 5.261390, -3.926290. The airport sits at a low elevation of 21 ft mean sea level, with a single runway 03/21 measuring 9,843 feet in length and surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 69.7% of observations showing clear weather and only 2% IFR conditions. The prevailing winds are southwesterly at 225° with an average speed of 6.8 knots, rarely exceeding 19 knots. October through December offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions, with optimal visibility and minimal weather restrictions.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation and coastal location near Abidjan create stable atmospheric conditions with minimal terrain-related turbulence. Visibility consistently remains high, averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (fog appears in only 0.2% of observations). The runway alignment allows for excellent wind coverage, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 experiences minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind component of just 2.2 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 22°C to 32°C, with an average of 27.3°C, which should not significantly impact aircraft performance. Pilots can expect consistent, predictable approach conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.