Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport

DIAP / ABJ

Abidjan, CI

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
11 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DIAP 071700Z 24011KT 9999 FEW013 FEW020CB 30/26 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,321 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,021 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
89 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,894 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DIAP 071100Z 0712/0818 24010KT 9999 SCT013 PROB30 TEMPO 0715/0720 TS BKN012 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
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 - DIAP

6,783 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.1%
MVFR
28.4%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.3%

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.4°C (range: 22°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.9%
NE
4%
E
1.8%
SE
1.2%
S
14.1%
SW
54.7%
W
17.6%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°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

February October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,783 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.