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GATS
Tessalit Airport ·
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,621 ft / 494 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tessalit Airport (GATS), located in the region of, Mali. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 5 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,621 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.
Full Name
Tessalit Airport
ICAO / IATA
GATS / —
Municipality
Country
Region
ML-7 — Gao Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,621 ft
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Runway 05L / 23R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,201 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 46° / 226°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 46° / 226°
RWY 05L (46°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23R (226°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05R / 23L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,912 ft / 1,497 m
Runway Width: 154 ft / 47 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 48.8° / 228.8°
Runway Width: 154 ft / 47 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 48.8° / 228.8°
RWY 05R (48.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23L (228.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,924 ft / 1,196 m
Runway Width: 154 ft / 47 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 153° / 333°
Runway Width: 154 ft / 47 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 153° / 333°
RWY 15 (153°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (333°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 05
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 16
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026