Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Niokolo-Koba Airport

IATA NIKICAO NIK🇸🇳 Niokolo-Koba National Park
Coordinates
13.0520°N, 12.7272°W
Elevation
285 ft (87 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SN-TC
Time zone
Conakry(UTC)
Magnetic variation
4.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:45

About 12h 49m 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 Niokolo-Koba Airport

Niokolo-Koba Airport is an airstrip serving the Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 204,760 ft / 1,451 m82 ftDirtUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA DAKAR-DIASS 2Class ATMAFL145FL245
GOR03 PARC NATIONAL DU NIOKOLO KOBASpecial useRestrictedGND984 ft GND

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 Niokolo-Koba Airport.

Wikipedia Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇸🇳 More airports in Senegal📘 Flying in Senegal: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Niokolo-Koba Airport?

Niokolo-Koba Airport uses the IATA code NIK.

Where is Niokolo-Koba Airport located?

Niokolo-Koba Airport is small airport located in Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal, at an elevation of 285 ft (87 m).

How many runways does Niokolo-Koba Airport have?

Niokolo-Koba Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,760 ft / 1,451 m.

What time zone is Niokolo-Koba Airport in?

Niokolo-Koba Airport is in the Africa/Conakry time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Niokolo-Koba Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Niokolo-Koba Airport is approximately 4.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Niokolo-Koba Airport?

The nearest airport to Niokolo-Koba Airport is Simenti Airport (SMY), about 33.2 nm to the w, followed by Kédougou Airport and Sambailo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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