Set to officially open on December 7, Blaise Diagne International Airport will serve as the new airport for Dakar, taking over the majority of operations from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport.

Location:

Diass

Country:

Senegal

ICAO:

GOBD

IATA:

TBA

Elevation:

295ft/90m

Latitude/longitude:

14°40′16″N 17°4′1″W

Timezone:

GMT+00

Mar Var:

8° W (2015) 8.1’ E

Traffic pattern altitude:

3500ft

Operating hours:

24/7

Fuel type:

Jet A1

Airport type:

AOE and Civil

Tower frequency:

118,8mhz

Ground frequency:

121,8mhz

On the Ground

Languages spoken: French and English

Lead time for permit approval: 72 hours

Overflight and landing permits: Required for both private and non-scheduled flights

Airport slots and PPR: Not required

Number of aircraft handled: 85

Types of aircraft handled: Up to A380

Terminal capacity: Up to 3 million passengers annually

Passenger facilities: Passenger bridge, airport bus, lounges, duty-free (planned for construction)

Equipment availability: Stairs, pushback, GPU, ASU, trolleys, carts, service vehicles

Maintainance and hangars: None as of yet

PCN: 80/F/A/W/T

Nearby cities: Thiès, Saly, M’Bour, Dakar

Alternative airports: GOSS, GOTT, GBYD

Important numbers: To be confirmed closer to opening time

Tourist Information

Ground Transport available at Blaise Diagne International Airport GOBD:

Car rental available
A rail line is under construction

Accommodation:

The Rhino Resort Hotel and Spa
Obama Beach Hotel
Lamantin Beach Hotel

Weather:

Warm all year round, Dakar has a hot semi-arid climate with a short rainy season and a lengthy dry season. Temperatures from June to October average at about 30 °C (86.0 °F) with a general minimum of 24 °C (75 °F). From December to February maximum temperatures average at about 25°C (77°F) with an average minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F).

Attractions:

Foret de Bandia in M’Bour
Somone Lagoon Reserve
Casino Terrou Saly

For assistance with your operation to Blaise Diagne International Airport GOBD, or another location in West Africa, contact UAS Nigeria.