Airports / Senegal / BXE
Bakel Airport.
Bakel, Senegal · 98 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
14 ratings
0
Operators based
98
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 10
Senegal airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 14 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Senegal fields.
66 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS).
Overview
Located in Bakel, Senegal, Bakel Airport (GOTB / BXE) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 98 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BXE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS, 66 nm), Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX, 67 nm), and Tambacounda Airport (TUD, 96 nm). With a single 5,741-foot unpaved runway, BXE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from BXE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bakel.
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Field capability
ICAO
GOTB
IATA
BXE
FAA / Local
GOTB
Elevation
98 ft
Coordinates
14.8473° N · 12.4683° 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
No
Elevation vs Senegal fields
state range 9–584 ft
At 98 ft, BXE sits higher than 60% of the 10 Senegal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,741 ft
- 07/255,741 ft × 98 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 5,741 ft
BXE's 5,741 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
- 66nmKYSKayes Dag Dag AirportKayes
- 67nmMAXOuro Sogui AirportOuro Sogui
- 96nmTUDTambacounda AirportTambacounda
- 137nmKGGKédougou AirportKédougou
- 212nmKLCKaolack AirportKaolack
- 242nmXLSSaint Louis AirportSaint Louis
Location
Open the full mapGOTB · Bakel Airport · Bakel, Senegal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BXE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,433 nm | 8h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,541 nm | 8h 38m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,686 nm | 8h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,822 nm | 9h 17m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,836 nm | 9h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,124 nm | 9h 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,166 nm | 10h 5m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,599 nm | 11h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BXE?
- Bakel Airport's longest runway is 5,741 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 BXE?
- Bakel Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,741 ft and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BXE?
- The closest alternate is Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS), about 66 nm away, followed by Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BXE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 23m (3,433 nm), New York about 8h 38m (3,541 nm), Washington DC about 8h 58m (3,686 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.