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Zabré Airport (XZA)

Zabré, Burkina Faso · small airport · 11.167° -0.617° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeXZA
ICAO CodeDFEZ
Typesmall airport
NameZabré Airport
MunicipalityZabré
CountryBurkina Faso
ContinentAF
Latitude11.167° N
Longitude-0.617° W
Elevation886 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBurkina Faso
ISO Code
RegionZabré
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 XZA

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (11.2°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

Zabré Airport (XZA/DFEZ) is a small general-aviation airstrip serving Zabré, a town in southeastern Burkina Faso near the Ghana border. It handles light aircraft and occasional charter or emergency flights rather than scheduled commercial service. Its simple, remote setup makes it useful for reaching this part of the Centre-Est region when road travel is impractical.

💡 Local Tip
Carry CFA francs in small notes and have a local contact’s phone number saved; card payments and on-site assistance are rarely available, and confirming runway conditions before departure is wise after heavy rain.
🚖 Getting There

There is no regular public transit to the airport; arrange a taxi, moto-taxi, or private car from Zabré town in advance. Confirm the fare and return pickup with your driver, as vehicles may not wait at the airfield. During the rainy season (roughly June–October), allow extra time because unpaved access roads can become muddy or difficult.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Zabré Airport?
A: IATA: XZA; ICAO: DFEZ.

Q: Does Zabré Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
A: No, it is a small general-aviation airport with no regular commercial airline service; most traffic is light aircraft, charters, and emergency or private flights.

Q: What facilities are available at Zabré Airport?
A: Facilities are very basic and limited; do not expect a large terminal, shops, or reliable ground transport. Travelers should arrange services in advance.

Q: How far is Zabré Airport from the town center?
A: The airport is located just outside Zabré, typically a short drive from the town center, though exact access depends on local road conditions.
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