Bouaké Airport

DIBK / BYK

Bouaké, CI

Last Updated
Jan 4, 07:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1411 hours ago
07:30Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
260°
0.4 km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DIBK 040730Z COR 26006KT 0400 FG FEW005 OVC010 23/23 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,230 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
OVC 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,730 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,230 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,230 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,208 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,463 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DIBK 032355Z 0400/0424 20004KT 6000 FEW013 PROB30 0405/0408 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 4 kt
Visibility: 6 km
05:00Z PROB30
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBK
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 24°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DIBK

873 observations | Sep 2025 - Jan 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
11%
MVFR
84.3%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
1.9%

Bouaké Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 11% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 4.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 80 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25°C (range: 20°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 80 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
3.4%
E
2.7%
SE
9.6%
S
42.6%
SW
26.8%
W
5.2%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 20°C to 32°C
20°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 873 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jan 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bouaké Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DIBK
IATA Code: BYK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,230 ft MSL

Location

City: Bouaké
Country: CI
Latitude: 7.738800°
Longitude: -5.073670°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bouaké Airport

Overview

Bouaké Airport serves the central Ivory Coast region, located at 7.738800, -5.073670 near the city of Bouaké. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (03/21) measuring 10,827 feet, it supports regional aviation operations at an elevation of 1,230 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly marginal VFR conditions, with 84.3% of METAR reports showing MVFR status. Temperatures consistently range between 20°C and 32°C, with an average of 25°C. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180° with an average speed of 5 knots, occasionally reaching up to 80 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (03/21) is asphalted and demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Crosswind components average just 2.3 knots, suggesting generally stable approach conditions. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and January represent the most favorable months for VFR operations, offering the most consistent weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate marginal VFR conditions and be prepared for potential wind variability. The long runway and favorable wind alignment provide flexibility for most aircraft approaches and departures.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.