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Tourou International Airport

Tourou International Airport (), is an airport intended to serve the city of Parakou, Benin. The airport is located about southeast of the city center.

Overview

The airport was reported to enter service in 2016. However, subsequent government reports in 2023 indicated that the project faced abandonment or indefinite postponement due to its failure to meet specific security requirements for international operationalization. Hence, as of March 2026, the airport remains closed.

Facilities

The airport facility includes a completed terminal building, control tower, technical block, and power station. The single runway measures 3300 m long and 45 m wide. However, the facility was never used since its completion in 2016.

Airlines and Destinations

The airport currently does not have any commercial flights.

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