Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport (DIAP)
Abidjan, Ivory Coast · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
DIAP
IATA
ABJ
City
Abidjan
Country
Ivory Coast
Region
Africa
Elevation
21 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
5.2614, -3.9263
Overview
Ivorian economic capital airport. Tropical lagoon-side location with West African weather patterns.
Current Weather at DIAP
Pilots flying into or out of Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR DIAP 030900Z 29006KT 250V320 8000 SCT012 BKN030 28/27 Q1015 NOSIGWind 290° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF DIAP 030500Z 0306/0412 23008KT 9999 SCT010 PROB30 TEMPO 0306/0309 4000 RA BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 0311/0317 TS BKN011 FEW020CB PROB40 TEMPO 0404/0410 4000 TSRA BKN010 FEW020CBDecode METAR for DIAP
Paste the DIAP METAR into our free decoder and get a plain-English breakdown instantly.
Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for DIAP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for DIAP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Abidjan. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like DIAP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
Browse flight schools near Abidjan and compare training programs.
Private Pilot Guide
Everything you need to earn your PPL, from requirements to checkride prep.
METAR Decoder
Decode any METAR report into plain English. Free tool for student and experienced pilots.
Sectional Chart Guide
Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Abidjan.
Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
Ace your next checkride
Practice thousands of real exam questions for FAA and EASA certificates -- PPL, Instrument, Commercial, and ATP. Start for a $7.49 first month with code PILOT50, then $14.99/mo.
Start for $7.49Or test your aviation knowledge with free practice questions