IATAOUA

ICAODFFD

CountryBF

CityOuagadougou

Elevation316 m

Lat12.3532

Lng-1.5124

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Air France, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and ASKY anchor the freight side of Ouagadougou's Thomas Sankara International (OUA/DFFD), moving most cargo in the belly holds of their passenger fleets. The airport handles roughly 98 percent of Burkina Faso's scheduled commercial traffic and clears close to 10,000 tonnes of air freight a year, up from about 7,448 tonnes in 2009. Because the country is landlocked, customs clearance runs through a roughly 2,350 m² bonded warehouse operated directly by Burkinabè customs, with onward sea freight trucked to the ports of Abidjan, Lomé, Tema and Cotonou. The Sitarail railway toward Abidjan and the main trunk roads tie the capital into regional supply chains. A new greenfield airport at Ouagadougou-Donsin, some 35 kilometres to the north-east and under construction since 2021, is nearing completion in 2025/26 and is designed for larger aircraft, set to take over from the cramped city site.

Air Freight & Cargo

Airlines & Network

Stations

Brussels Airlines Cargo · SN Royal Air Maroc Cargo · AT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is OUA. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport located?▼

Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is located in Ouagadougou, BF.

What is the ICAO code of Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is DFFD. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport?▼

Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is at an elevation of 316 meters (1037 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

12.35320, -1.51242

316 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 2 July 2026

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