Blaise Diagne International Airport GOBD: Set to officially open on December 7, Blaise Diagne International Airport will serve as the new airport for Dakar, taking over the majority of operations from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport.Location:Diass Country:Senegal ICAO:GOBD IATA:TBAElevation:295ft/90mLatitude/longitude:14°40′16″N 17°4′1″WTimezone:GMT+00Mar Var:8° W (2015) 8.1’ ETraffic pattern altitude:3500ftOperating hours:24/7 Fuel type:Jet A1Airport type:AOE and Civil Tower frequency:118,8mhzGround frequency:121,8mhz
Languages spoken: French and EnglishLead time for permit approval: 72 hours Overflight and landing permits: Required for both private and non-scheduled flightsAirport slots and PPR: Not requiredNumber of aircraft handled: 85Types of aircraft handled: Up to A380Terminal capacity: Up to 3 million passengers annuallyPassenger facilities: Passenger bridge, airport bus, lounges, duty-free (planned for construction)Equipment availability: Stairs, pushback, GPU, ASU, trolleys, carts, service vehiclesMaintainance and hangars: None as of yetPCN: 80/F/A/W/TNearby cities: Thiès, Saly, M'Bour, DakarAlternative airports: GOSS, GOTT, GBYDImportant numbers: To be confirmed closer to opening time
Ground Transport available at Blaise Diagne International Airport GOBD:
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Weather:Warm all year round, Dakar has a hot semi-arid climate with a short rainy season and a lengthy dry season. Temperatures from June to October average at about 30 °C (86.0 °F) with a general minimum of 24 °C (75 °F). From December to February maximum temperatures average at about 25°C (77°F) with an average minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F).Attractions:
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