Aerodrome Data
Blaise Diagne International Airport (IATA: DSS, ICAO: GOBD) is an international airport near the town of Diass in Thiès Region, Senegal, 43 km (27 mi) east of downtown Dakar. It serves as the main airport for Dakar, replacing Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, which had become too small.
Aerodrome Details
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GOBD |
| IATA | DSS |
| Elevation | 290ft |
| Transition Altitude | 3500ft |
| Transition Level | by ATC (see TL table) |
| Mag Variation | 6º W |
Transition Levels
The following table should only be to determine the Transition Level for Blaise Diagne International Airport (GOBD).
| QNH Range | TL |
|---|---|
| 946 - 962 | 65 |
| 963 - 979 | 60 |
| 980 - 996 | 55 |
| 995 - 1013 | 50 |
| 1014 - 1029 | 45 |
| 1030 - 1046 | 40 |
| 1047 - 1099 | 35 |
Declared Distances
| Runway | Course | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 005º | 3500 | 3700 | 3620 | 3500 | - |
| 19 | 185º | 3500 | 3700 | 3620 | 3500 | - |
Radio Navigation & Landing Aids
| Type | ID | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVOR DME | DS | 115.400 | - |
| ILS LOC/DME | IDS | 110.100/Ch 38X | APP COURSE 005º |
Aprons
| Apron | Stands | Entry/Exit Point | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apron T | 1 - 8 | Twy A1, A2, A3 or A4 | - |
| Apron N | 20B - 27A | Twy A1 or A2 | - |
| Apron J1 | 9A - 13B | Twy A4 | - |
| Apron J2 | 14B - 19A | Twy A2 | - |
| Apron G | GA1 - GA18 | Twy G | General Aviation |
| Apron VIP | - | Twy P | - |
| Apron V | V1 - V2 | Twy C8 | Freight Terminal |
ATS Frequencies
| Position | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOBD_ATIS | Diass ATIS | 126.200 | 126.600 not simulated |
| GOBD_DEL | Diass Delivery | 122.100 | Events Only |
| GOBD_GND | Diass Ground | 121.800 | - |
| GOBD_TWR | Cape Town Tower | 118.800 | - |
| GOBD_APP | Diass Approach | 120.500 | - |
| GOOO_CTR | Dakar Control | 129.500 | - |