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Flying in Mali: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Mali: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 40 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Mali
Mali has 40 airports and airfields in our database, of which 5 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Modibo Keita International Airport
- Tombouktou Airport
- Gao International Airport
- Kayes Dag Dag Airport
- Mopti Airport
- Aguelhok Heliport
Browse all 40 Mali airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Mali aviation by the numbers
40 airfields on record (5 with scheduled service), 15 airspace volumes, 15 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport24
- Closed7
- Heliport4
- Medium airport3
- Large airport2
Longest runways
- Modibo Keita International Airport10,498 ft
- Sikasso Airport9,350 ft
- Kayes Dag Dag Airport8,858 ft
- Mopti Airport8,340 ft
- Gao International Airport8,202 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.