Bobo Dioulasso Airport (DFOO)
Large airport · Bobo Dioulasso, Houet Province, Burkina Faso
Airport data
| Name | Bobo Dioulasso Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DFOO |
| IATA | BOY |
| Elevation | 1,511 ft (461 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°9'36" W 4°19'51" 11.16010, -4.33097 |
| Location | Bobo Dioulasso, Houet Province, Burkina Faso |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,826 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bobo Dioulasso Airport at a glance
Bobo Dioulasso Airport is a large airport in Bobo Dioulasso, Houet Province, Burkina Faso, known to airline systems as BOY. The field elevation of 1,511 ft (461 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DFOO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 10,826 ft (3300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DFOO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bobo Dioulasso Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Korhogo Airport | DIKO | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | DFFD | 334 km (180 NM) |
| Mopti Airport | GAMB | 374 km (202 NM) |
| Bouaké Airport | DIBK | 389 km (210 NM) |
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | DGLE | 419 km (226 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bobo Dioulasso Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,511 ft field elevation of Bobo Dioulasso Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Burkina Faso — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bobo Dioulasso Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bobo Dioulasso Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bobo Dioulasso Airport is DFOO, and its IATA code is BOY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bobo Dioulasso Airport above sea level?
Bobo Dioulasso Airport sits at an elevation of 1,511 feet (461 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bobo Dioulasso Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.1601, -4.3310 — in Bobo Dioulasso, Houet Province, Burkina Faso, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Korhogo Airport, about 238 km away.
Does DFOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DFOO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bobo Dioulasso Airport?
Bobo Dioulasso Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 10,826 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.