Saint Louis Airport (GOSS)
Medium airport · Saint Louis, Saint-Louis Region, Senegal
Airport data
| Name | Saint Louis Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GOSS |
| IATA | XLS |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°2'59" W 16°27'40" 16.04981, -16.46104 |
| Location | Saint Louis, Saint-Louis Region, Senegal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,230 ft (1899 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saint Louis Airport at a glance
Saint Louis Airport is a medium airport in Saint Louis, Saint-Louis Region, Senegal, known to airline systems as XLS. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GOSS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 6,230 ft (1899 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GOSS 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 Saint Louis Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | GOBD | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport | GOOY | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Kaolack Airport | GOOK | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | GQNO | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Banjul International Airport | GBYD | 302 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint Louis Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Saint Louis 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 10 airports and airfields we list for Senegal — 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 Saint Louis Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint Louis Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint Louis Airport is GOSS, and its IATA code is XLS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint Louis Airport above sea level?
Saint Louis Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint Louis Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.0498, -16.4610 — in Saint Louis, Saint-Louis Region, Senegal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Blaise Diagne International Airport, about 167 km away.
Does GOSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GOSS 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 Saint Louis Airport?
Saint Louis Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,230 ft (1899 m) with a ASP surface.