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Bouake (DIBK/BYK) — Bouake, Côte d'Ivoire

Bouake (DIBK/BYK) serves Bouake, Côte d'Ivoire. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 1231 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: DIBK
  • Name: Bouake
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 7.7388
  • Longitude: -5.07367
  • Elevation: 1231 ft
  • Country: Côte d'Ivoire
  • Municipality: Bouake
  • IATA Code: BYK
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: DIAP
  • Timezone: Africa/Abidjan
  • Distance from City: 8.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 10827 X 148
  • Surface: Bituminous
  • PCN: 49/F/A/W/T
  • Lighting: Edge lights (60m spacing), simplified approach lighting RWY 21 (420m), threshold lights (green), end lights (red)
  • NAVAIDs: VOR/DME BKY 115.1 MHz, ILS LOC 21 109.1 MHz / GP 331.4 MHz / DME Ch 28X (CAT I), NDB BOK 283 kHz
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 21), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: TORA 3300m, TODA 3590m, ASDA 3400m, LDA 3300m. Stopway 100x45m. Clearway 290m. TWY A/B/C/D 25m width. No PAPI. Transition altitude 4200 ft. CTR 15 NM radius Class D. PCN downgraded from 64/F/B/W/U to 49/F/A/W/T per NOTAM

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.900 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 121.700 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.000 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 07:00 20:00
Tuesday 07:00 20:00
Wednesday 07:00 20:00
Thursday 07:00 20:00
Friday 07:00 20:00
Saturday 07:00 20:00
Sunday 07:00 20:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: 07:00-20:00 UTC (= local, Africa/Abidjan is UTC+0). Admin Mon-Fri 07:30-16:15 UTC. Services outside hours on request, submit by 16:00 UTC

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +225 27 21 20 34 45
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +225 27 21 20 34 41
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.sodexam.com/
  • Remarks: SODEXAM BOUAKE, 01 BP 614 BOUAKE 01. AFTN: DIBKYDYX. HQ SODEXAM Abidjan: +225 27 21 58 62 94

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: +225 27 21 20 34 45
  • Remarks: PPR required given limited services and on-request customs/immigration

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: Available on request. Request by 16:00 UTC for after-hours service

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 131.50 flat (≤75t MTOW); EUR 166.57 (>75t MTOW). ASECNA eAIP GEN 4.3, valid 04 SEP 2025. Invoiced in XOF
  • Parking Fee: N/A
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: XOF
  • Remarks: No commercial handling services on field. Fire category 5 (07:00-20:00 UTC, on request outside). Equipment: 1 VMA 78 (7000L water + 800L foam + 350kg powder), 1 MLS (100kg powder + 24kg CO2)

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-04
  • Remarks: NO FUEL AVAILABLE as of AIP NOV 2025. No fueling services on field

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • 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

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Joint military-civil use. No disabled aircraft removal capability. Multiple obstacle antennas/pylons in vicinity (381-571m AMSL, unlighted). PCN downgraded to 49/F/A/W/T per NOTAM

Alternates

DIYO

  • ICAO: DIYO
  • Name: Yamoussoukro Airport
  • Distance (NM): 53.0
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa required (e-visa available). Political capital. Yellow fever mandatory.

DIDL

  • ICAO: DIDL
  • Name: Daloa Airport
  • Distance (NM): 100.7
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

DIKO

  • ICAO: DIKO
  • Name: Korhogo Airport
  • Distance (NM): 102.9
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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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:

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Active NOTAMs

B0187/26 caution
Navigation equipment issue
ILS/GP ''BUA'' 331.4 MHZ U/S DUE TO MAINT
2026-07-17 16:55:00 2026-10-14 23:59:00
B0183/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
APPROACH PROCEDURE 06AD2-DIBK-IAC-VORY03 U/S
2026-07-16 11:23:00 2026-10-13 23:59:00
B0174/26 caution
Runway restriction
WEEDING WORK IN PROGRESS AT THE VICINITY OF RWY 21/03.CAUTION ADVISED
2026-07-11 08:08:00 2026-08-09 18:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of DIBK?
Bouake operates from 07:00 to 20:00 (on request).
What is the tower frequency at DIBK?
The tower frequency at Bouake is 118.900 MHz.
What fuel is available at DIBK?
Bouake offers JET A-1.
Does DIBK require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Bouake (Côte d'Ivoire).
Does DIBK require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Bouake.
Where is DIBK located?
Bouake (DIBK) is located in Bouake, Côte d'Ivoire.
What is the IATA code for DIBK?
The IATA code for Bouake is BYK.
How long is the runway at DIBK?
The main runway at Bouake (03/21) measures 10827 X 148.
Does DIBK have an ILS approach?
Yes, Bouake has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.