Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

City:	Dakar	Country:	Senegal
ICAO:	GOOY	IATA:	DKR
Traffic pattern altitude:	1085 feet (331 m)	Latitude/longitude:	14-44-29 N (14.739700) & 17-28-43 W (-17.490200)
Elevation:	26 meters	Mar Var:	7.6 W
Time zone:	GMT	AOE:	Yes
Fuel types:	Jet-A1	Airport type:	International
PPR:	Not applicable	Runway type:	Asphalt
Runways:	Two	Runway lengths:	3051m and 1500m
Airport slots:	Not applicable	ATC hours:	24 hours
Tower frequency:	118.1	FBO:	None available

Languages: French and English

Beacon color: White-white-green

Lead time for permit approval: 48 hours

Landing permits: Must be obtained from the CAA before landing at Léopold Sédar

Catering: Provided by Servair

Equipment availability: GPU, APU, ASU, forklift, and stairs

CCTV and Security guards: Available

Hangars: There are no hangars available for public use

Alternative airports:

GOOY is the only AoE in Senegal
Alternative airports outside Senegal include GBYD and GGOV

Customs operating hours: 24 hours

Immigration

Citizens of 125 countries can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days. To find out what countries are included, visit cic.gc.ca/english/information/
Tanzanian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival provided they hold a valid official invitation and an onward ticket.

Documentation required: A passport with six months’ validity

Airport details

Yoff, Dakar, Senegal
Tel: +221 33 820 83 03
Website: aeroportdakar.com

Important Numbers

Airport authority: +221338656020
CAA: +221338656000

Security brief

It is highly advisable to check with your flight or trip support advisor before travel.

Ground transport

Car rental is available from Hertz and Senecartours
Airport bus is available

Accommodation

Radison Blu Hotel
Novotel Dakar
Onomo Hotel
King Fahd Palace Hotel
Terrou-Bi Hotel

Note: This list is for informational purposes only and based on proximity. UAS does not promote any specific establishments.

Tourists attractions

Lake Retba
Grand Mosque of Dakar
IFAN Museum of African Arts
Gorée Island
African Renaissance Monument
Parc Han Mariste

Weather

Dakar has a hot, semi-arid climate. It gets lots of sunshine and little rainfall – the rain generally occurs in April, May, and September. The dry periods occur in January, February, July, and August.