Saint Louis Airport (XLS): Codes, Runways & Location
Saint Louis Airport (IATA: XLS · ICAO: GOSS) is a medium-sized airport serving Saint Louis, Senegal. It lies at 16.0498° N, 16.4610° W, 9 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Saint Louis Airport
Saint Louis Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Saint Louis in Senegal. It is identified by the IATA code XLS and the ICAO code GOSS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Saint Louis Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1899 m (6230 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 9 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Richard Toll Airport (RDT) about 96 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 ≈ 1,899 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Saint Louis Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Louis Airport
Where is Saint Louis Airport located?
Saint Louis Airport is located in Saint Louis, Senegal. Its coordinates are 16.0498° N, 16.4610° W.
What is the airport code for Saint Louis Airport?
Saint Louis Airport has an IATA code of XLS and an ICAO code of GOSS.
How long is the runway at Saint Louis Airport?
Saint Louis Airport's longest runway is about 1899 m (6230 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Saint Louis Airport have?
Saint Louis Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Saint Louis Airport a major airport?
Saint Louis Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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