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Senou

Senou (GABS/BKO) serves Bamako, Mali. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 1247 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • 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: No
  • 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
  • GENDEC 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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Frequently 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.