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Blaise Diagne International Airport (GOBD/DSS) — Dakar, Senegal

Blaise Diagne International Airport (GOBD/DSS) serves Dakar, Senegal. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 290 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 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
Observed Activity · Jul 20
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 00:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: GOBD
  • Name: Blaise Diagne International Airport
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 14.67
  • Longitude: -17.073334
  • Elevation: 290 ft
  • Country: Senegal
  • Municipality: Dakar
  • IATA Code: DSS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Dakar
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 3500x60m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 01 110.1
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (01), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.800 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.200, 126.600 MHz

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: 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 15000-50000 per tonne
  • Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then XOF 5000-20000 per tonne per day
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: XOF
  • Remarks: Blaise Diagne International (Dakar). Handlers: LAS (Limak-Aibd-Summa), 2AS. Opened 2017, replacing Leopold Sedar Senghor.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Supplied by TotalEnergies, Vivo Energy. Modern fuel infrastructure.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa-free for ECOWAS nationals. eVisa available for other nationalities. Yellow fever certificate required.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. Modern airport with minimal noise concerns due to remote location (47km from Dakar).

Airport Services

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Senegal Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 5d Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 72 working hours (3 working days) before departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 72 working hours (3 working days) before departure
Private / GA Operations:

Private and business jet flights require landing and overflight permits.

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Active NOTAMs

A0763/26 caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STAND T6 CLOSED DUE TO BORDING/DISEMBARKING BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORK IN PROGRESS
2026-08-03 08:30:00 2026-08-03 14:30:00
A0762/26 caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STAND T5 CLOSED DUE TO BORDING/DISEMBARKING BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORK IN PROGRESS
2026-07-31 08:30:00 2026-07-31 14:30:00
A0761/26 caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STAND T4 CLOSED DUE TO BORDING/DISEMBARKING BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORK IN PROGRESS
2026-07-30 08:30:00 2026-07-30 14:30:00

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Nearby Airports

GOOY Leopold Sedar Senghor 25 NM GOOK Kaolack Airport 67 NM GBYD Banjul Intl 84 NM GOSS St Louis 90 NM GOSR Richard Toll Airport 134 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at GOBD?
The tower frequency at Blaise Diagne International Airport is 118.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at GOBD?
Blaise Diagne International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does GOBD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Blaise Diagne International Airport (Senegal).
Where is GOBD located?
Blaise Diagne International Airport (GOBD) is located in Dakar, Senegal.
What is the IATA code for GOBD?
The IATA code for Blaise Diagne International Airport is DSS.
How long is the runway at GOBD?
The main runway at Blaise Diagne International Airport (01/19) measures 3500x60m.
Does GOBD have an ILS approach?
Yes, Blaise Diagne International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
Is GOBD a port of entry?
Yes, Blaise Diagne International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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