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Medium airport

Bakel Airport

IATA BXEICAO GOTB🇸🇳 Bakel
Coordinates
14.8473°N, 12.4683°W
Elevation
98 ft (30 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SN-TC
Time zone
Dakar(UTC)
Magnetic variation
3.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
19:24
Civil dusk
19:47

About 12h 56m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bakel Airport

Bakel Airport is an airport serving Bakel, a town in Bakel department, Tambacounda region, Senegal.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

GOTB

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 25▸ displaced5,741 ft / 1,750 m98 ftMacLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA DAKAR-DIASS 2Class ATMAFL145FL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Senegal airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bakel Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bakel Airport?

The ICAO code for Bakel Airport is GOTB, and its IATA code is BXE.

Where is Bakel Airport located?

Bakel Airport is medium airport located in Bakel, Senegal, at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m).

How many runways does Bakel Airport have?

Bakel Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,741 ft / 1,750 m.

What time zone is Bakel Airport in?

Bakel Airport is in the Africa/Dakar time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Bakel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bakel Airport is approximately 3.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bakel Airport?

The nearest airport to Bakel Airport is Sélibaby Airport (SEY), about 25 nm to the ne, followed by Kayes Airport and Kayes Dag Dag Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bakel Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.