Tambacounda (GOTT/TUD) — Tambacounda, Senegal
Tambacounda (GOTT/TUD) serves Tambacounda, Senegal. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 161 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GOTT
- Name: Tambacounda
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 13.7368
- Longitude: -13.6531
- Elevation: 161 ft
- Country: Senegal
- Municipality: Tambacounda
- IATA Code: TUD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: GOOO
- Timezone: Africa/Dakar
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 6562 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Edge lights, REIL (NOTAM: defective, night ops suspended)
- NAVAIDs: NDB STD 370 kHz, VOR TD 114.50 MHz
- Approach Types: NDB
- Remarks: True headings 049/229. Mag var 4.5W. Threshold elevations: RWY06 157ft, RWY24 161ft. Traffic pattern alt 1161ft MSL
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 5680.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: 0700-1900 UTC (UTC+0, local = UTC). AFIS service only. Operations on request outside hours with 12hr prior notice
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +221 33 981 14 09
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +221 33 981 01 25
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.anacim.sn
- Remarks: AFIS service (not ATC tower). Radio 118.70 MHz. HF 5680 kHz. Fire category 4
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +221 33 981 01 25
- Remarks: ALL FLIGHTS require 1 HR prior notice. Operating hours 0700-1900Z. Outside hours requires 12-hour prior notice
Customs
- Open: 07:00
- Close: 19:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Customs available during airport operating hours 0700-1900 UTC. On request outside hours with prior notice
Fees
- Landing Fee: Regional airports: International — 1,552 FCFA/tonne (first 25t), 3,500 FCFA/tonne (26-75t), 5,500 FCFA/tonne (76-150t), 5,000 FCFA/tonne (>150t). Domestic — 378 FCFA/tonne (first 14t, min 98 FCFA), 1,502 FCFA/tonne (15-25t), 3,020 FCFA/tonne (26-75t). Private ≤2t: 790 FCFA/tonne. Source: ASECNA AIP GEN-4.3, valid 25 JAN 2024
- Parking Fee: 25-33 FCFA/tonne/hour (1-hour free exemption). Hangar: 25 FCFA/tonne/hour (commercial), 15 FCFA/tonne/hour (tourism). Source: ASECNA AIP GEN-4.3
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: XOF
- Remarks: 1 EUR = 655.957 FCFA (fixed rate). No mandatory handling
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Listed as airport of entry. Diplomatic clearance may be required for some nationalities. Confirm status with ANACIM before international operations
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 19:00
- Curfew End: 07:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Night ops suspended due to defective lighting (NOTAM). Curfew 1900-0700 UTC. Operations outside hours on request with 12hr prior notice
Alternates
GOTB
- ICAO: GOTB
- Name: Bakel Airport
- Distance (NM): 95.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
GOTK
- ICAO: GOTK
- Name: Kédougou Airport
- Distance (NM): 109.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
GOSM
- ICAO: GOSM
- Name: Ouro Sogui Airport
- Distance (NM): 113.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Senegal Permit Requirements
- 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 and business jet flights require landing and overflight permits.
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- What are the operating hours of GOTT?
- Tambacounda operates from 07:00 to 19:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at GOTT?
- The tower frequency at Tambacounda is 118.70 MHz.
- Does GOTT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Tambacounda (Senegal).
- Is customs available at GOTT?
- Yes, customs at Tambacounda is available from 07:00 to 19:00.
- Does GOTT require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Tambacounda.
- Where is GOTT located?
- Tambacounda (GOTT) is located in Tambacounda, Senegal.
- What is the IATA code for GOTT?
- The IATA code for Tambacounda is TUD.
- How long is the runway at GOTT?
- The main runway at Tambacounda (06/24) measures 6562 X 98.
- Is GOTT a port of entry?
- Yes, Tambacounda is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.