Yamoussoukro International Airport (DIYO)
Large airport · Yamoussoukro, Yamoussoukro (autonomous district), Côte d'Ivoire
Airport data
| Name | Yamoussoukro International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DIYO |
| IATA | ASK |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°54'11" W 5°21'56" 6.90317, -5.36558 |
| Location | Yamoussoukro, Yamoussoukro (autonomous district), Côte d'Ivoire |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yamoussoukro International Airport at a glance
Yamoussoukro International Airport is a large airport in Yamoussoukro, Yamoussoukro (autonomous district), Côte d'Ivoire, known to airline systems as ASK. The field elevation of 699 ft (213 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DIYO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DIYO 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 Yamoussoukro International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bouaké Airport | DIBK | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Daloa Airport | DIDL | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | DIAP | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Man Airport | DIMN | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Korhogo Airport | DIKO | 277 km (150 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yamoussoukro International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 699 ft field elevation of Yamoussoukro International 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 Yamoussoukro International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yamoussoukro International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yamoussoukro International Airport is DIYO, and its IATA code is ASK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yamoussoukro International Airport above sea level?
Yamoussoukro International Airport sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yamoussoukro International Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.9032, -5.3656 — in Yamoussoukro, Yamoussoukro (autonomous district), Côte d'Ivoire, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bouaké Airport, about 98 km away.
Does DIYO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DIYO 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 Yamoussoukro International Airport?
Yamoussoukro International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.