Airports / Senegal / DKR
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport.
Dakar, Senegal · 85 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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56 ratings
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Operators based
85
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
Overview
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (GOOY / DKR) is a large commercial airport serving Dakar, Senegal. Field elevation is 85 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list DKR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS, 24 nm), Kaolack Airport (KLC, 90 nm), and Banjul International Airport (BJL, 97 nm). The field has a single 11,450-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DKR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Yoff. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DKR to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
GOOY
IATA
DKR
FAA / Local
GOOY
Elevation
85 ft
Coordinates
14.7423° N · 17.4792° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Senegal fields
state range 9–584 ft
At 85 ft, DKR sits lower than 40% of the 10 Senegal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,450 ft
- 18/3611,450 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,450 ft
DKR's 11,450 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.
- 24nmDSSBlaise Diagne International AirportDakar
- 90nmKLCKaolack AirportKaolack
- 97nmBJLBanjul International AirportBanjul (Yundum)
- 98nmXLSSaint Louis AirportSaint Louis
- 147nmCSKCap Skirring AirportCap Skirring
- 149nmZIGZiguinchor AirportZiguinchor
Location
Open the full mapGOOY · Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport · Dakar, Senegal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DKR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,220 nm | 7h 53m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,320 nm | 8h 7m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,456 nm | 8h 26m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,556 nm | 8h 40m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,568 nm | 8h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,884 nm | 9h 26m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,946 nm | 9h 35m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,343 nm | 10h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DKR?
- Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,450 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 DKR?
- Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,450 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DKR?
- The closest alternate is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), about 24 nm away, followed by Kaolack Airport (KLC) at 90 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DKR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 53m (3,220 nm), New York about 8h 7m (3,320 nm), Washington DC about 8h 26m (3,456 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.