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Djibo Airport (XDJ)

Djibo, Burkina Faso · small airport · 14.125° -1.625° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeXDJ
ICAO CodeDFCJ
Typesmall airport
NameDjibo Airport
MunicipalityDjibo
CountryBurkina Faso
ContinentAF
Latitude14.125° N
Longitude-1.625° W
Elevation1001 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBurkina Faso
ISO Code
RegionDjibo
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 XDJ

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (14.1°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

Djibo Airport (XDJ/DFCJ) is a small airstrip serving Djibo, a town in Burkina Faso’s Sahel Region near the Mali border. It primarily handles light aircraft, charter, and humanitarian flights rather than large commercial schedules. Its remote location makes it a practical access point when road travel is difficult or insecure.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors confirm the airfield’s operational status and local security situation with a trusted contact or operator the day before travel, since conditions in the Sahel can change quickly.
🚖 Getting There

Road travel from Ouagadougou to Djibo is long and can be affected by security conditions; use a reputable operator and allow a full day. There is no routine public transit at the airport, so arrange pickup in advance. If driving, carry ID, expect checkpoints, and avoid night travel.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to Djibo Airport?
A: There are no major scheduled airlines based at Djibo; service is typically limited to charters, private aircraft, and humanitarian or government flights.

Q: How do I get from Djibo Airport to the town?
A: The airport is close to Djibo; arrange a pre-booked vehicle or local transport, as there is no regular public shuttle at the airfield.

Q: Is Djibo Airport paved?
A: It is a small airfield with basic facilities; runway conditions and operating status can change, so confirm with your operator before travel.

Q: What are the airport codes for Djibo Airport?
A: The IATA code is XDJ and the ICAO code is DFCJ.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 2, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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