Large airport · Cotonou, Benin
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport
Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport (formerly known as Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport) (IATA: COO, ICAO: DBBB) is an airport in the Cadjehoun neighborhood of Cotonou, the largest city in Benin, a West African country. Its IATA code is COO. Its ICAO code is DBBB. It has 1 runway, longest 7,906 ft (ASP). Elevation 19 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Cotonou, Benin |
|---|---|
| IATA code | COO |
| ICAO code | DBBB |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,906 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 6.3572° N, 2.3843° E |
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What Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport is known for
Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport (formerly known as Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport) (IATA: COO, ICAO: DBBB) is an airport in the Cadjehoun neighborhood of Cotonou, the largest city in Benin, a West African country.
History
The airport was renamed after cardinal Bernardin Gantin in 2021.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport?
Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport (formerly known as Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport) (IATA: COO, ICAO: DBBB) is an airport in the Cadjehoun neighborhood of Cotonou, the largest city in Benin, a West African country.
What is the airport code for Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport?
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport — its IATA code is COO and its ICAO code is DBBB.
Where is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport located?
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport serves Cotonou, Benin. Its coordinates are 6.3572° N, 2.3843° E.
What is the history of Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport?
The airport was renamed after cardinal Bernardin Gantin in 2021.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2087
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadjehoun_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.