Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport DIAP: Located approximately 16km outside Abidjan, the commercial capital ofCôte d’Ivoire, Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport DIAP is the country’s busiest airport. Here’s what operators need to know about this Ivory coast airport.
Cities:
Abidjan
Country:
Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
ICAO:
DIAP
IATA:
ABJ
Lead time for permit approval:
72 hours
Latitude/longitude:
05°15’16,21”n
003°55’43,16”w
Elevation:
6m
Runway length:
3,000 m
Timezone:
UTC
Fire category:
8
Tower frequency:
118.1
Opening hours:
24/7
Fuel types:
Jet A1
Alternative airports:
DIYO / DGAA
Airport background
Located in Abidjan’s district of Port-Bouët, Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport was initially built in the 1970s. Extension and renovation work undertaken in 2000 made it one of the most modern airports in West Africa as well as a strategic travel hub. Today, the airport has the capacity to handle up to 2 million passengers a year and all types of aircraft, including Airbus A380.
Operational Information
Slots are required
Parking is available
Peak times are between 1700Z to 2330Z
Immigration
Passengers can obtain a visa by applying online via www.snedai.com 72 hours prior to their journey
No visa required for crew members but a passport, GENDEC, and crew ID are required
Yellow vaccination card is required
Tourist Information
St. Paul’s Cathedral
The Plateau
Banco National Park
Jardin Botanique de Bingerville
For more information on this airport and to visit the official website, click here
For more information on Business Aviation Operations to the Ivory Coast, check out our blog:
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