Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): Codes, Runways & Location
Blaise Diagne International Airport (IATA: DSS · ICAO: GOBD) is a large airport serving Dakar, Senegal. It lies at 14.6709° N, 17.0728° W, 290 ft (88 m) above sea level.
Overview of Blaise Diagne International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Dakar in Senegal. It is identified by the IATA code DSS and the ICAO code GOBD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Blaise Diagne International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 290 ft (88 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) about 44 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blaise Diagne International Airport
Where is Blaise Diagne International Airport located?
Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar, Senegal. Its coordinates are 14.6709° N, 17.0728° W.
What is the airport code for Blaise Diagne International Airport?
Blaise Diagne International Airport has an IATA code of DSS and an ICAO code of GOBD.
How long is the runway at Blaise Diagne International Airport?
Blaise Diagne International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Blaise Diagne International Airport have?
Blaise Diagne International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Blaise Diagne International Airport a major airport?
Blaise Diagne International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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