Yamoussoukro International Airport
Overview
Yamoussoukro International Airport is a large airport serving the Yamoussoukro region, at a field elevation of 699 ft (213 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 06:09Z
- Sunset 18:13Z
- 12h 4m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR workable — brief alternates and expect delays.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
- Ceiling: 1,300 ft — marginal VFR
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR DIYO 281300Z 26006KT 9999 BKN013 30/24 Q1013 NOSIG
TAF COR DIYO 302300Z 0100/0124 20006KT 7000 TSRA BKN010 FEW020CB BECMG 0103/0104 NSW SCT010 PORB30 0106/0108 4000 BR PROB40 0108/0114 BKN011 PROB40 TEMPO 0117/0122 TS BKN012 FEW020CB
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 05 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 3 kt from the left
- Tailwind — 5 kt tailwind on 05 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 9,843 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 2,654 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — BECMG 0103/0104 NSW SCT010 PORB30 0106/0108 4000 BR · PROB40 0108/0114 BKN011
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
1,300 ft ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 05.
- BECMGBecoming 03:00Z–04:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 05 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Visibility 2.49 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
BECMG 0103/0104 NSW SCT010 PORB30 0106/0108 4000 BR - PROB4040% chance 08:00Z–14:00ZMarginal
Would leave Visual minima marginal on RWY 05 — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 1,100 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
PROB40 0108/0114 BKN011 - TEMPOTemporarily 17:00Z–22:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 05.
- Ceiling 1,200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Weather TS
TEMPO 0117/0122 TS BKN012 FEW020CB
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Dimbokro Airport (DIDK/DIM)46 nm ESE · Dimbokro · 344 ft elevNo METAR
- Bocanda Airport (DIBC)50 nm E · Bocanda · 427 ft elevNo METAR
- Bouaké Airport (DIBK/BYK)53 nm NNE · Bouaké · 1,230 ft elevMVFR
- Gagnoa Airport (DIGA/GGN)61 nm SW · Gagnoa · 732 ft elevNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
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Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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