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GABS

Modibo Keita International Airport · Bamako

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,247 ft / 380 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 10,498 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Modibo Keita International Airport (GABS), located in Bamako, Mali. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,247 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Modibo Keita International Airport
ICAO / IATA
GABS / BKO
Municipality
Bamako
Country
Region
ML-2 — Koulikoro Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,247 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,498 ft / 3,200 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 57° / 237°
RWY 06 (57°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: BS | CRS: 57°
RWY 24 (237°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G A/G
667.30 MHz
ACC ACC
119.10 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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GOTK
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GAMB
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026