Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO): Codes, Runways & Location
Modibo Keita International Airport (IATA: BKO · ICAO: GABS) is a large airport serving Bamako, Mali. It lies at 12.5335° N, 7.9499° W, 1247 ft (380 m) above sea level.
Overview of Modibo Keita International Airport
Modibo Keita International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bamako in Mali. It is identified by the IATA code BKO and the ICAO code GABS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Modibo Keita International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10498 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 1247 ft (380 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Siguiri Airport (GII) about 184 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Modibo Keita International Airport
Where is Modibo Keita International Airport located?
Modibo Keita International Airport is located in Bamako, Mali. Its coordinates are 12.5335° N, 7.9499° W.
What is the airport code for Modibo Keita International Airport?
Modibo Keita International Airport has an IATA code of BKO and an ICAO code of GABS.
How long is the runway at Modibo Keita International Airport?
Modibo Keita International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10498 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Modibo Keita International Airport have?
Modibo Keita International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Modibo Keita International Airport a major airport?
Modibo Keita International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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