Bakel Airport (BXE): Codes, Runways & Location
Bakel Airport (IATA: BXE · ICAO: GOTB) is a medium-sized airport serving Bakel, Senegal. It lies at 14.8473° N, 12.4683° W, 98 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bakel Airport
Bakel Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bakel in Senegal. It is identified by the IATA code BXE and the ICAO code GOTB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bakel Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1750 m (5741 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: macadam. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 98 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sélibaby Airport (SEY) about 46 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,750 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Bakel Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakel Airport
Where is Bakel Airport located?
Bakel Airport is located in Bakel, Senegal. Its coordinates are 14.8473° N, 12.4683° W.
What is the airport code for Bakel Airport?
Bakel Airport has an IATA code of BXE and an ICAO code of GOTB.
How long is the runway at Bakel Airport?
Bakel Airport's longest runway is about 1750 m (5741 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bakel Airport have?
Bakel Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with macadam surfacing.
Is Bakel Airport a major airport?
Bakel Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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