Airport codes in Benin
Benin has 6 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 1 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) in Cotonou.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COO | DBBB | Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | Cotonou | Large airport |
| DJA | DBBD | Djougou Airport | Djougou | Small airport |
| KDC | DBBK | Kandi Airport | Kandi | Small airport |
| NAE | DBBN | Natitingou Airport | Natitingou | Small airport |
| PKO | DBBP | Parakou Airport | Parakou | Small airport |
| SVF | DBBS | Savé Airport | Savé | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Benin start with D
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 6 of the 6 Benin airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with D, the prefix assigned to West Africa. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Benin by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 5 |
| Large airport | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Benin ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Benin start with D, the prefix ICAO assigns to West Africa. 6 of the 6 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Benin?
Benin has 6 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), ICAO DBBB. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Benin?
The busiest airport in Benin is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) in Cotonou.
How many airports does Benin have?
Benin has 6 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 1 of which have a full page here.