Eknes Airfield
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 27m 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 Eknes Airfield
Eknes Airfield, also known as Rufisque Airfield, was an USAAF base located near Rufisque, a suburb of Dakar, Senegal. It primarily operated as a temporary transit and staging base of the Air Transport Command Northern African Wing from February 1943 until June 1944.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMA DAKAR-DIASS 2 | Class A | TMA | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA DAKAR-DIASS 1 | Class D | TMA | FL045 | FL145 |
| CTR DAKAR-DIASS | Class D | CTR | GND | FL045 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Senegal airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Eknes Airfield located?
Eknes Airfield is closed located in Senegal.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Eknes Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.