Bouaké Airport (DIBK)
Medium airport · Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama District, Côte d'Ivoire
Airport data
| Name | Bouaké Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DIBK |
| IATA | BYK |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°44'20" W 5°4'25" 7.73880, -5.07367 |
| Location | Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama District, Côte d'Ivoire |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bouaké Airport at a glance
Bouaké Airport is a medium airport in Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama District, Côte d'Ivoire, known to airline systems as BYK. The field elevation of 1,230 ft (375 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DIBK 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, 03/21, offers 10,827 ft (3300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DIBK 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 Bouaké Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yamoussoukro International Airport | DIYO | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Daloa Airport | DIDL | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Korhogo Airport | DIKO | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Man Airport | DIMN | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | DIAP | 303 km (164 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bouaké Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,230 ft field elevation of Bouaké 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Côte d'Ivoire — 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 Bouaké Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bouaké Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bouaké Airport is DIBK, and its IATA code is BYK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bouaké Airport above sea level?
Bouaké Airport sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bouaké Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.7388, -5.0737 — in Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama District, Côte d'Ivoire, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yamoussoukro International Airport, about 98 km away.
Does DIBK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DIBK 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 Bouaké Airport?
Bouaké Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.