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.