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Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl (DIAP/ABJ) — Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 03/21
- Elevation
- 21 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DIAP
- Name: Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 5.26139
- Longitude: -3.92629
- Elevation: 21 ft
- Country: Côte d'Ivoire
- Municipality: Abidjan
- IATA Code: ABJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: DIII
- Timezone: Africa/Abidjan
- Distance from City: 16.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: PCR 56/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, Centerline, Threshold, SALS/CALVERT, REIL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (AD 114.30), NDB (PB 294), NDB (AN 306), ILS CAT I RWY 21 (110.30)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (21), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Surface: Asphalt/Concrete. RWY 03 elev 21ft, RWY 21 elev 11ft. Precision approach markings. Fire category 9. Magnetic variation 4°W.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 118.100 MHz
- Operations: 129.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.100 MHz
- ATIS: 126.600 MHz
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
Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations. ATC tower H24. Admin hours Mon-Fri 07:45-16:30 UTC.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: Main airport/ASECNA: +225 27 21 75 79 00 (no dedicated AIS-only phone published in AIP; AIS/ARO operates H24)
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +225 2721757900
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeroport-abidjan.com
- Remarks: Airport operator: AERIA. AERIA call center: +225 2721757901, +225 2721757902. General Directorate: +225 2721757924. Customs: +225 21756600. Handlers: Menzies Aviation, Côte d'Ivoire Handling, Aviapartner.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: +225 21278465
- Remarks: No slots required. Landing permits required for non-scheduled and private non-revenue flights — contact ANAC Côte d'Ivoire ([email protected], anac.ci) or handler.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs H24. Currency declaration required for non-residents carrying over 1,000,000 FCFA equivalent. Residents exiting to non-UEMOA countries limited to 2,000,000 FCFA equivalent in foreign currency. Contact: +225 21756600. Three clearance circuits (green/red/white).
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx 12000-45000 XOF per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then 4000-18000 XOF per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: XOF
- Remarks: Handling mandatory. Handlers: Menzies Aviation, Côte d'Ivoire Handling, Aviapartner. Landing permits may be required for private/charter flights.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Jet fuel only — no avgas/100LL. Supplied by Petroci, TotalEnergies. Domestic refinery helps moderate prices.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. eVisa required for most non-ECOWAS nationalities. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. UEMOA/ECOWAS nationals have simplified entry.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. No published noise restrictions. Joint civil/military aerodrome.
Alternates
DIYO
- ICAO: DIYO
- Name: Yamoussoukro Airport
- Distance (NM): 130.6
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa required (e-visa available). Political capital. Yellow fever mandatory.
DIBK
- ICAO: DIBK
- Name: Bouake
- Distance (NM): 163.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Immigration available on request. Not a formal airport of entry. Only Abidjan (DIAP) is the primary international port of entry. International flights resumed Q4 2018
DISP
- ICAO: DISP
- Name: San Pedro Airport
- Distance (NM): 166.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Côte d'Ivoire Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 5d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (72 hours)
- Landing Lead Time: 3 business days (72 hours)
Private / GA Operations:
Private non-revenue flights require landing and overflight permits.
Active NOTAMs
A1044/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF:SUP AIP 118/A/26GO DIAP
AD 2.5 LINE 4 COLUMN 3
ADD GENRAL HOSPITAL OF PORT-BOUET (2.65NM))
2026-10-02 14:34 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-10-02 14:40 UTC
A1001/26
caution
Runway restriction
WIP TO REFRESH RWY MARKINGS.
RWY03/21 REMAIN OPEN TO TRAFIC. CAUTION ADVISED
2026-09-25 23:00 UTC
2026-12-22 06:00 UTC
A1019/26
info Upcoming
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP SUP NR 105/A/26GO WEF 29 OCTOBER 2026,
IMPLEMENTATION OF CROSS-BORDER FREE ROUTE AIRSPACE (FRA) WITHIN THE
ABIDJAN UTA.
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-12 23:59 UTC
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- What is the tower frequency at DIAP?
- The tower frequency at Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DIAP?
- Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does DIAP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl (Côte d'Ivoire). Permit details for Côte d'Ivoire
- Is customs available at DIAP?
- Yes, customs at Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is DIAP located?
- Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl (DIAP) is located in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
- What is the IATA code for DIAP?
- The IATA code for Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl is ABJ.
- Does DIAP have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
- Is DIAP a port of entry?
- Yes, Felix Houphouet Boigny Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.