Yamoussoukro Airport

DIYO / ASK

Yamoussoukro, CI

Last Updated
Apr 22, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DIYO 221200Z 28004KT 9999 BKN015 30/25 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 699 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,199 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Yamoussoukro Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 12:00Z and 18:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (699 ft)
Pressure Alt
767 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,735 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DIYO 221105Z 2212/2312 26006KT 9999 SCT013 PROB40 TEMPO 2212/2218 TS BKN013 FEW020CB PROB30 TEMPO 2218/2224 4000 TSRA BKN012 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IYO
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 42°
2.6 kt 3.1 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 - DIYO

1,735 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
32.6%
MVFR
65.5%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.3%

Yamoussoukro Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 32.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 14.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
2%
E
3.9%
SE
6%
S
31.8%
SW
27%
W
7.2%
NW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,735 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yamoussoukro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DIYO
IATA Code: ASK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 699 ft MSL

Location

City: Yamoussoukro
Country: CI
Latitude: 6.903170°
Longitude: -5.365580°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yamoussoukro Airport

Overview

Yamoussoukro Airport serves the central region of Côte d'Ivoire, situated in the national administrative capital at an elevation of 699 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Yamoussoukro area, supporting regional and potentially national aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly predictable flying conditions, with 97.2% of observations supporting visual (VFR/MVFR) flight rules. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180 degrees, averaging 4.2 knots with minimal variability, creating stable atmospheric conditions. Temperature consistency ranges between 20-33°C, with optimal visual meteorological conditions occurring during September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The single runway 05/23 extends 9,843 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium to large aircraft operations. Geographically positioned at coordinates 6.903170, -5.365580, the airport experiences remarkably stable visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and extremely rare instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.2 knots. Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months, with negligible fog occurrence (0.4%) and no significant visibility restrictions.

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.