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Small airport

Kidal Airport

ICAO GAKL🇲🇱 Kidal
Coordinates
18.4330°N, 1.4170°E
Elevation
1,496 ft (456 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ML-8
Time zone
Bamako(UTC)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
18:13
Civil dusk
18:35

About 12h 32m 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 Kidal Airport

Kidal Airport is an airstrip serving Kidal in Mali.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 276,234 ft / 1,900 m131 ftTurfUnlitOpen
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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kidal Airport?

The ICAO code for Kidal Airport is GAKL.

Where is Kidal Airport located?

Kidal Airport is small airport located in Kidal, Mali, at an elevation of 1,496 ft (456 m).

How many runways does Kidal Airport have?

Kidal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,234 ft / 1,900 m.

What time zone is Kidal Airport in?

Kidal Airport is in the Africa/Bamako time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Kidal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kidal Airport is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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