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Medium airport

Saint Louis Airport

IATA XLSICAO GOSS🇸🇳 Saint Louis
Coordinates
16.0498°N, 16.4610°W
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SN-SL
Time zone
Dakar(UTC)
Magnetic variation
5.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
19:42
Civil dusk
20:06

About 13h 0m 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 Saint Louis Airport

Saint-Louis Airport is an airport serving Saint-Louis, the capital of the Saint-Louis Region in Senegal. Saint-Louis is located near the Senegal River, and served as Senegal's capital until independence in 1960. It is 320 km (199 mi) north of Senegal's current capital in Dakar.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

GOSS

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 366,230 ft / 1,899 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
01 / 194,300 ft / 1,311 m125 ftGreUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO568.000 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA DAKAR-DIASS 2Class ATMAFL145FL245
TMA DAKAR-DIASS 1Class DTMAFL045FL145
GOR34Special useRestricted5000 ft GNDFL999
GOD27 ST LOUISSpecial useDangerGNDFL100

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 Saint Louis Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Saint Louis Airport?

The ICAO code for Saint Louis Airport is GOSS, and its IATA code is XLS.

Where is Saint Louis Airport located?

Saint Louis Airport is medium airport located in Saint Louis, Senegal, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Saint Louis Airport have?

Saint Louis Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,230 ft / 1,899 m.

What time zone is Saint Louis Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Saint Louis Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Saint Louis Airport is approximately 5.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Saint Louis Airport?

The nearest airport to Saint Louis Airport is Rosso Airport (MR-0009), about 48.9 nm to the ne, followed by Richard Toll Airport and Linguère Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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