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Kayes Dag Dag Airport.
Kayes, Mali · 164 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
164
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
66 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bakel Airport (BXE).
Overview
Located in Kayes, Mali, Kayes Dag Dag Airport (GAKD / KYS) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 164 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KYS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bakel Airport (BXE, 66 nm), Kédougou Airport (KGG, 124 nm), and Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX, 130 nm). With a single 8,858-foot paved runway, KYS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KYS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kayes.
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Field capability
ICAO
GAKD
IATA
KYS
FAA / Local
GAKD
Elevation
164 ft
Coordinates
14.4825° N · 11.3993° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Mali fields
state range 164–1,247 ft
At 164 ft, KYS sits lower than 80% of the 5 Mali fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,858 ft
- 09/278,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
KYS's 8,858 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 66nmBXEBakel AirportBakel
- 124nmKGGKédougou AirportKédougou
- 130nmMAXOuro Sogui AirportOuro Sogui
- 139nmTUDTambacounda AirportTambacounda
- 233nmBKOModibo Keita International AirportBamako
- 271nmKLCKaolack AirportKaolack
Location
Open the full mapGAKY · Kayes Dag Dag Airport · Kayes, Mali
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KYS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,494 nm | 8h 32m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,603 nm | 8h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,748 nm | 9h 7m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,887 nm | 9h 26m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,902 nm | 9h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,188 nm | 10h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,228 nm | 10h 14m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,664 nm | 11h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KYS?
- Kayes Dag Dag Airport's longest paved runway is 8,858 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KYS?
- Kayes Dag Dag Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KYS?
- The closest alternate is Bakel Airport (BXE), about 66 nm away, followed by Kédougou Airport (KGG) at 124 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KYS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 32m (3,494 nm), New York about 8h 47m (3,603 nm), Washington DC about 9h 7m (3,748 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.