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GABS

BKO

Modibo Keita International Airport · Bamako

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅

Field Elevation

1,247 ft / 380 m

Transition Altitude

5,000 ft

Primary Channel

TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)

Runway Summary

06/2410,498 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Details Runways Frequencies Navaids Nearby

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Briefing for Modibo Keita International Airport (GABS), Mali. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 1,247 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name

Modibo Keita International Airport

ICAO / IATA

GABS / BKO

Municipality

Bamako

Country

Region

ML-2

GPS Coordinates

12.533500, -7.949940

Transition Altitude

5,000 ft

Official Website

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24

ILSLIGHTED

Crosswind 06 Crosswind 24 TOD VDP

Length: 10,498 ft / 3,200 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 57° / 237°

RWY 06

109.50 MHz

ID: BS | CRS: 57°

RWY 24

No ILS

Nearby Navaids

VOR, NDB, DME stations in the vicinity.

BM · NDB (Bamako/Senou)301 kHz

0 ft · Associated: GABS
12.521500, -7.968670

BKO · VOR-DME (Bamako/Senou)113,700 kHz

1,279 ft · Associated: GABS
12.546100, -7.930470

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

A/G A/G

667.30 MHz

ACC ACC

119.10 MHz

TWR TWR

118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

Bobo Dioulasso Airport

Kayes Dag Dag Airport

Korhogo Airport

Kédougou Airport

Mopti Ambodédjo International Airport

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified