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Leopold Sedar Senghor (GOOY/DKR) — Dakar, Senegal
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 03/21, 18/36
- Elevation
- 85 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
8/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GOOY
- Name: Leopold Sedar Senghor
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 14.7397
- Longitude: -17.4902
- Elevation: 85 ft
- Country: Senegal
- Municipality: Dakar
- IATA Code: DKR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Dakar
- Distance from City: 6.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 4866 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 11450 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 120.500 MHz
- 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: http://www.aeroportdakar.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: ADS / Dakar ATC for slot authorization
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ADS regulated approx XOF 3000/ton
- Parking Fee: XOF 1500/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: XOF
- Remarks: Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Old Dakar airport. Now primarily military/VIP/overflow. GOBD replaced for most commercial traffic.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Total Energies. Fuel available but most commercial traffic now at GOBD (Blaise Diagne).
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. CIQ available. Primarily used for VIP, military, and positioning flights. City center location.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Restricted operations since GOBD opened. Check NOTAMs for current status. Coastal airport in Dakar city center.
Alternates
GBYD
- ICAO: GBYD
- Name: Banjul Intl
- Distance (NM): 97.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Visa-free 90 days: all AU, Commonwealth, EU member states, plus Albania, Bosnia, Iceland, Indonesia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK, Andorra, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Monaco, Vatican. US citizens: visa on arrival 30 days. All others: visa required from Gambian diplomatic mission. Yellow fever vaccination mandatory. Security fee $20 USD payable cash at airport.
GOSS
- ICAO: GOSS
- Name: St Louis
- Distance (NM): 98.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: NOTE: This is the old Saint-Louis airport. GOBD (Blaise Diagne) is the main Dakar gateway.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A1082/26
info
GRASS CUTTING IN PROGRESS ON THE RUNWAY SHOULDERS 36/18
PRESENCE OF WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT.CAUTION ADVISED.
2026-10-16 08:00 UTC
2026-11-15 18:00 UTC
A1028/26
info
ALS U/S DUE TO RENOVATION WIP
2026-09-30 21:38 UTC
2026-10-31 23:59 UTC
A0893/26
info
RADAR 'YF' FREQ: 1030MHZ/1090MHZ OPR ON A SINGLE SET.
2026-08-31 16:50 UTC
2026-11-27 15:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at GOOY?
- The tower frequency at Leopold Sedar Senghor is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GOOY?
- Leopold Sedar Senghor offers Jet A-1.
- Does GOOY require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Leopold Sedar Senghor (Senegal). Permit details for Senegal
- Does GOOY require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Leopold Sedar Senghor.
- Where is GOOY located?
- Leopold Sedar Senghor (GOOY) is located in Dakar, Senegal.
- What is the IATA code for GOOY?
- The IATA code for Leopold Sedar Senghor is DKR.
- Is GOOY a port of entry?
- Yes, Leopold Sedar Senghor is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.