Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR): Codes, Runways & Location
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (IATA: DKR · ICAO: GOOY) is a large airport serving Dakar, Senegal. It lies at 14.7423° N, 17.4792° W, 85 ft (26 m) above sea level.
Overview of Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
Léopold Sédar Senghor 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 DKR and the ICAO code GOOY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3490 m (11450 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 85 ft (26 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) 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 ≈ 3,490 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
Where is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport located?
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is located in Dakar, Senegal. Its coordinates are 14.7423° N, 17.4792° W.
What is the airport code for Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport?
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport has an IATA code of DKR and an ICAO code of GOOY.
How long is the runway at Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport?
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport's longest runway is about 3490 m (11450 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport have?
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport a major airport?
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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