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Ouagadougou (DFFD/OUA) — Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 07:00–15:30 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 04/22, 04R/22L
- Elevation
- 1,037 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DFFD
- Name: Ouagadougou
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 12.3532
- Longitude: -1.51242
- Elevation: 1037 ft
- Country: Burkina Faso
- Municipality: Ouagadougou
- IATA Code: OUA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: DFOO
- Timezone: Africa/Ouagadougou
- Distance from City: 2.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 9888 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 54/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: Edge lights LIH/LIL, PAPI 3° both sides
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (OG 112.9), NDB (OG 305 kHz), ILS CAT II RWY 04 (110.1 MHz)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, VOR, NDB
- Remarks: Right-hand circuit RWY 04. Aircraft >40t must use turn-around areas. TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA all 3014m. Bird hazard year-round (peak May-Jul). Bat crossings Aug-Jan.
Runway 04R/22L
- Designation: 04R/22L
- Dimensions: 6269 X 98
- Surface: LAT
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: CLOSED (marked [X])
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: No dedicated ground frequency — DFFD uses 118.1 MHz (TWR) for all aerodrome control. HF air-to-ground: 6586 kHz, 667324.000 MHz
- Operations: 120.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.100 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Ouagadougou operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and ATS H24. Tower H24. Administration 07:30-15:30 UTC.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +226 25306604
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +226 25306515/16
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeroport-ouagadougou.com
- Remarks: ASECNA AIS email: [email protected]. Fax: +226 25306557. Airport authority (DAAN) fax: +226 25307840. Official site https://ouagadougou-aeroport.bf has broken SSL. Medical service H24: TMI Assurance +226 25335512.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: +226 25306515
- Remarks: No slot system. Landing permits may be required for private/charter flights. Contact: [email protected] / [email protected]
Customs
- Open: 07:00
- Close: 15:30
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: 07:00-15:30 UTC (= local, UTC+0). Available on request outside scheduled hours. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
Fees
- Landing Fee: International: 2,242 FCFA/ton (1-25t), 4,483 FCFA/ton (26-75t), 6,344 FCFA/ton (76-150t), 5,963 FCFA/ton (>150t). Domestic: 496-4,531 FCFA/ton by bracket. Tourism aircraft ≤2t: 1,277 FCFA flat. 5.9% increase applied 01 JAN 2026.
- Parking Fee: Apron: 50 FCFA/ton/hour (min 200 FCFA), Maintenance area: 20 FCFA/ton/hour (min 100 FCFA). First 1 hour free. Fractions counted as full hours.
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: XOF
- Remarks: ASECNA fees apply. Fire category 8.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available H24. Dispensing rate 130-135 m³/h. Total Energies fuel. Confirm availability for large volumes in advance.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available. Dispensing rate 5 m³/h.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities; some eligible for visa on arrival. Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory. GENDEC required for all international flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Overflying city and presidential palace prohibited. No curfew. Bilateral radio communications mandatory.
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Active NOTAMs
A1135/26
caution
Navigation equipment issue
ILS/GP 'OG' FREQ 334.4 MHZ U/S DUE TO PREVENTIVE MAINT.
2026-10-28 09:00 UTC
2026-10-30 13:00 UTC
A1109/26
caution
Runway restriction
REFRESHING WORK IN PROGRESS ON THE MARKINGS OF THE RWY04/22.
CAUTION ADVISED.
2026-10-23 14:00 UTC
2026-11-06 14:00 UTC
A1134/26
info
ILS/LOC 'OG' FREQ 110.1 MHZ U/S DUE TO PREVENTIVE MAINT.
2026-10-28 09:00 UTC
2026-10-30 13:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DFFD?
- The tower frequency at Ouagadougou is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DFFD?
- Ouagadougou offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Is customs available at DFFD?
- Yes, customs at Ouagadougou is available from 07:00 to 15:30.
- Where is DFFD located?
- Ouagadougou (DFFD) is located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
- What is the IATA code for DFFD?
- The IATA code for Ouagadougou is OUA.
- Does DFFD have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ouagadougou has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
- Is DFFD a port of entry?
- Yes, Ouagadougou is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.