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Flag of Burkina FasoAirports in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has 49 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 0 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Ouagadougou, is served by Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA).

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List of airports in Burkina Faso

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Bobo Dioulasso Airport Bobo Dioulasso BOY DFOO Large airport 1,511 ft
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport Meet & Greet → Ouagadougou OUA DFFD Large airport 1,037 ft
Aribinda Airport (no scheduled flights) Aribinda XAR DFOY Small airport 1,122 ft
Arly Airport (no scheduled flights) Arly ARL DFER Small airport 761 ft
Banfora Airport (no scheduled flights) Banfora BNR DFOB Small airport 984 ft
Bogande Airport (no scheduled flights) Bogande XBG DFEB Small airport 984 ft
Boulsa Airport (no scheduled flights) Boulsa XBO DFEA Small airport 984 ft
Dedougou Airport (no scheduled flights) Dedougou DGU DFOD Small airport 984 ft
Diapaga Airport (no scheduled flights) Diapaga DIP DFED Small airport 951 ft
Diebougou Airport (no scheduled flights) Diebougou XDE DFOU Small airport 984 ft
Djibo Airport (no scheduled flights) Djibo XDJ DFCJ Small airport 1,001 ft
Dori Airport (no scheduled flights) Dori DOR DFEE Small airport 925 ft
Fada N'gourma Airport (no scheduled flights) Fada N'gourma FNG DFEF Small airport 1,011 ft
Gaoua Airport (no scheduled flights) Gaoua XGA DFOG Small airport 1,099 ft
Gorom-Gorom Airport (no scheduled flights) Gorom-Gorom XGG DFEG Small airport 935 ft
Kantchari Airport (no scheduled flights) Kantchari XKA DFEL Small airport 879 ft
Kaya Airport (no scheduled flights) Kaya XKY DFCA Small airport 984 ft
Leo Airport (no scheduled flights) Leo XLU DFCL Small airport 1,181 ft
Nouna Airport (no scheduled flights) Nouna XNU DFON Small airport 886 ft
Ouahigouya Airport (no scheduled flights) Ouahigouya OUG DFCC Small airport 1,089 ft
Pama Airport (no scheduled flights) Pama XPA DFEP Small airport 699 ft
Po Airport (no scheduled flights) Po PUP DFCP Small airport 1,050 ft
Sebba Airport (no scheduled flights) Sebba XSE DFES Small airport 886 ft
Tambao Airport (no scheduled flights) Tambao TMQ DFEM Small airport 820 ft
Tenkodogo Airport (no scheduled flights) Tenkodogo TEG DFET Small airport 1,017 ft
Tougan Airport (no scheduled flights) Tougan TUQ DFOT Small airport 984 ft
Zabré Airport (no scheduled flights) Zabré XZA DFEZ Small airport 886 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Burkina Faso has 49 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #105 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 2 large airports, 0 medium-sized airports and 2 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 47 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Burkina Faso

The main international gateways are Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) in Bobo Dioulasso. The capital, Ouagadougou, is served by Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 2 cities across Burkina Faso, mostly through its main airports. The highest airport is Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) at 1,511 ft (461 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Burkina Faso — OUA — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Côte d'Ivoire (7 large/medium airports), Niger (6 large/medium airports), Ghana (6 large/medium airports) and Mali (5 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Burkina Faso.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has 49 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 0 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Ouagadougou, is served by Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA).

What are the main international airports in Burkina Faso?

Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY), Bobo Dioulasso and Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), Ouagadougou.

Which airport serves Ouagadougou?

Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport — IATA code OUA.