Large airport · Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is a large airport serving Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Its IATA code is OUA. Its ICAO code is DFFD. It has 1 runway, longest 9,843 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,037 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| IATA code | OUA |
| ICAO code | DFFD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,843 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 12.3532° N, 1.5124° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kaboré Tambi National Park · Burkina Faso · 58.1 miles away
- Deux Balés National Park · Burkina Faso · 109.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport?
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport — its IATA code is OUA and its ICAO code is DFFD.
Where is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport located?
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport serves Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Its coordinates are 12.3532° N, 1.5124° W.
How high is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport?
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport sits at 1,037 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2088
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouagadougou_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.