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Côte d'Ivoire's political capital gateway airport.
Location
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire
Yamoussoukro International Airport serves Yamoussoukro, the official political capital of Côte d'Ivoire, located in the central part of the country. Despite the city's status as the national capital, the airport handles relatively limited commercial traffic, with the country's primary aviation hub remaining Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan.
The airport has a single runway and basic passenger facilities suited to a regional operation. It has historically served as an alternate airport for the country and sees occasional charter and domestic flights. Expansion and development efforts have been discussed over the years given Yamoussoukro's political significance, but traffic volumes remain modest compared to Abidjan.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building with limited passenger facilities reflecting its low traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Yamoussoukro city center is primarily available by taxi and private vehicle.
Notable facts
- ›Yamoussoukro is the official political capital of Côte d'Ivoire, though Abidjan remains the economic and aviation hub.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway capable of handling medium-sized aircraft.
- ›Commercial scheduled service at the airport has been very limited or intermittent.
- ›The city is home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, which attracts occasional visitors.
- ›IATA code ASK and ICAO code DIYO identify the airport in international aviation databases.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
