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Senou (GABS/BKO) — Bamako, Mali
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.3
- Runways
- 06/24
- Elevation
- 1,247 ft
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Data Complete
40 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
7/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GABS
- Name: Senou
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 12.5335
- Longitude: -7.94994
- Elevation: 1247 ft
- Country: Mali
- Municipality: Bamako
- IATA Code: BKO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Bamako
- Distance from City: 14.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 10498 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx XOF 3000/ton
- Parking Fee: XOF 1500/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: XOF
- Remarks: ASECNA fees. Bamako is the capital of Mali.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel suppliers. Confirm availability well in advance.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Check security situation and NOTAMs before planning flights.
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Active NOTAMs
A0901/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF ASECNA AIP READ : PRESIDENT MODIBO KEITA - SENOU INSTEAD OF
MODIBO KEITA - SENOU. MODIFY ASECNA AIP 10AD2-GABS-RMAC.
2026-09-03 11:07 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-03 11:12 UTC
A0801/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
MAGNETIC VARIATION CHANGE :
READ 03 DEG W (2025) INSTEAD OF 04 DEG W (2015).
MODIFY AIP ASECNA PAGE 10 AD2-GABS-RMAC.)
2026-08-06 14:50 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-08-06 14:50 UTC
A1080/26
caution
Apron restriction
MILITARY APRON EXTENSION WORKS IN PROGRESS IN THE SOUTH OF RUNWAY.
PRESENCE OF WORKERS AND ENGINES. CAUTION ADVISED
2026-10-15 11:30 UTC
2027-01-08 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at GABS?
- The tower frequency at Senou is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GABS?
- Senou offers Jet A-1.
- Where is GABS located?
- Senou (GABS) is located in Bamako, Mali.
- What is the IATA code for GABS?
- The IATA code for Senou is BKO.
- Does GABS have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Senou has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
- Is GABS a port of entry?
- Yes, Senou is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.