Kayes Dag Dag Airport (GAKD)
Medium airport · Kayes, Kayes Region, Mali
Airport data
| Name | Kayes Dag Dag Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GAKD |
| IATA | KYS |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°28'57" W 11°23'58" 14.48252, -11.39934 |
| Location | Kayes, Kayes Region, Mali |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kayes Dag Dag Airport at a glance
Kayes Dag Dag Airport is a medium airport in Kayes, Kayes Region, Mali, known to airline systems as KYS. The field elevation of 164 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GAKD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GAKD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kayes Dag Dag Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bakel Airport | GOTB | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Kédougou Airport | GOTK | 230 km (124 NM) |
| Ouro Sogui Airport | GOSM | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Tambacounda Airport | GOTT | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Modibo Keita International Airport | GABS | 431 km (233 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kayes Dag Dag Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 164 ft field elevation of Kayes Dag Dag Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 5 airports and airfields we list for Mali — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kayes Dag Dag Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kayes Dag Dag Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kayes Dag Dag Airport is GAKD, and its IATA code is KYS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kayes Dag Dag Airport above sea level?
Kayes Dag Dag Airport sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kayes Dag Dag Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.4825, -11.3993 — in Kayes, Kayes Region, Mali, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bakel Airport, about 122 km away.
Does GAKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GAKD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kayes Dag Dag Airport?
Kayes Dag Dag Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.