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GOBD

Blaise Diagne International Airport · Dakar

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
290 ft / 88 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.80 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 11,483 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Blaise Diagne International Airport (GOBD), located in Dakar, Senegal. 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 290 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
Blaise Diagne International Airport
ICAO / IATA
GOBD / DSS
Municipality
Dakar
Country
Region
SN-DK — Dakar Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
290 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,483 ft / 3,500 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 01 (359°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-DS | CRS: 10°
RWY 19 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ARR
120.50 MHz
ATIS ATIS EN
126.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS FR
126.60 MHz
TWR
118.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

GOOYILS
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
46 km / 25 nm
GOOK
Kaolack Airport
124 km / 67 nm
GBYDILS
Banjul International Airport
155 km / 84 nm
GOSS
Saint Louis Airport
167 km / 90 nm
GOGG
Ziguinchor Airport
250 km / 135 nm

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