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Boulsa Airport (XBO)

Boulsa, Burkina Faso · small airport · 12.650° -0.567° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeXBO
ICAO CodeDFEA
Typesmall airport
NameBoulsa Airport
MunicipalityBoulsa
CountryBurkina Faso
ContinentAF
Latitude12.650° N
Longitude-0.567° W
Elevation984 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBurkina Faso
ISO Code
RegionBoulsa
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+0
DST OffsetUTC+0
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving XBO

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (12.7°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Boulsa Airport (XBO/DFEA) is a small airstrip serving Boulsa, the capital of Namentenga Province in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Nord Region. It is located near the town at approximately 12.650°N, 0.567°W and has limited infrastructure typical of a local airfield. The airport primarily supports occasional private, charter, and humanitarian flights rather than scheduled commercial service.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors confirm the airstrip’s condition and handling arrangements with a local operator before travel, and carry CFA francs in cash for transport, since services around the airport are minimal and irregular.
🚖 Getting There

Access to Boulsa Airport is mainly by road from Boulsa town, using taxis, moto-taxis, or pre-arranged private transfers. There is no regular airport bus or rail connection, and ride-hailing apps are generally not available. Confirm your pickup in advance and allow extra time during the rainy season (roughly June–October) when roads can be slow.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Boulsa Airport?
A: The IATA code is XBO and the ICAO code is DFEA.

Q: Where is Boulsa Airport located?
A: It is near Boulsa in Namentenga Province, Centre-Nord Region, Burkina Faso, at coordinates 12.650, -0.567.

Q: Does Boulsa Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
A: No, it is a small airfield with no regular scheduled commercial service; flights are typically private, charter, or humanitarian.

Q: What facilities are available at Boulsa Airport?
A: Facilities are minimal, so travelers should not expect a large terminal, reliable on-site services, or regular ground transport.
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