Regional airport · Kayes, Mali
Kayes/Dag-Dag
- Elevation
- 164 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°29′N 11°24′W
- Local time
- Africa/Bamako
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Field information
GAKD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kayes/Dag-Dag (GAKD/KYS) has one runway, 09/27, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GAKD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Bamako
Country
Mali
ML
Municipality
Kayes
Elevation
164 ft
Position
14.4825, -11.3993
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Runways · GAKD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,858 ft (2,700 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GAKD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kayes/Dag-Dag (GAKD / KYS) in Kayes, Mali, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GAKD is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at GAKD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Mali
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Mali. Applicable permit lead times for Mali are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Mali are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at GAKD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GAKD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at GAKD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GAKD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GAKD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GAKD: 14° 28′ 57″ N 11° 23′ 58″ W; elevation 164 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Kayes
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kayes. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GAKD.
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Cargo Operations at GAKD
Support for freighter operations into GAKD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into GAKD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kayes/Dag-Dag — one desk for the whole trip.