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Blaise Diagne International Airport

Dakar, Dakar Region (Senegal)
IATA: DSS ICAO: GOBD
Longest Active Runway
11,483 ft
3,500 meters
Field Elevation
290 ft
88 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
14.6709°, -17.0728°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#289 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#467 of 7558
Top 6.4% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Senegal)
#1 in SN
#1 of 13 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+14.8%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Blaise Diagne International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,483 ft (3,500 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #289. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #467 worldwide (Top 6.4%) and #1 nationally in Senegal.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 290 ft (88 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 1 neighboring aerodromes, Blaise Diagne International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Banjul International Airport (BJL) lies just 83.7 NM away with a 11,811 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,483 ft (3,500 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,500 m) and paved surface engineering, Blaise Diagne International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
01/19 11,483 ft (3500m) 197 ft (60m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Banjul International Airport (Banjul (Yundum)) BJL 83.7 NM (155 km) 11,811 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
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Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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