International hub · Dakar, Senegal
Dakar/Blaise Diagne (Diass) International
- Elevation
- 290 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°40′N 17°04′W
- Local time
- Africa/Dakar
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Field information
GOBD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Dakar/Blaise Diagne (Diass) International (GOBD/DSS) has one runway, 01/19, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GOBD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Africa/Dakar
Country
Senegal
SN
Municipality
Dakar
Elevation
290 ft
Position
14.6709, -17.0728
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · GOBD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GOBD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Dakar/Blaise Diagne (Diass) International (GOBD / DSS) in Dakar, Senegal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GOBD is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at GOBD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Senegal
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Senegal. Applicable permit lead times for Senegal 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 Senegal are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at GOBD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GOBD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at GOBD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GOBD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GOBD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GOBD: 14° 40′ 15″ N 17° 4′ 22″ W; elevation 290 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Dakar
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Dakar. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GOBD.
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Cargo Operations at GOBD
Support for freighter operations into GOBD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GOBD sits in the network
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Operating into GOBD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Dakar/Blaise Diagne (Diass) International — one desk for the whole trip.