Bakel Airport (GOTB)
Medium airport · Bakel, Tambacounda Region, Senegal
Airport data
| Name | Bakel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GOTB |
| IATA | BXE |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°50'50" W 12°28'6" 14.84730, -12.46830 |
| Location | Bakel, Tambacounda Region, Senegal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,741 ft (1750 m) | 98 ft | MAC | Yes |
Bakel Airport at a glance
Bakel Airport is a medium airport in Bakel, Tambacounda Region, Senegal, known to airline systems as BXE. The field elevation of 98 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GOTB 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, 07/25, offers 5,741 ft (1750 m) of mac surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GOTB 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 Bakel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kayes Dag Dag Airport | GAKD | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Ouro Sogui Airport | GOSM | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Tambacounda Airport | GOTT | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Kédougou Airport | GOTK | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Kaolack Airport | GOOK | 394 km (213 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bakel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 98 ft field elevation of Bakel 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 Bakel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bakel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bakel Airport is GOTB, and its IATA code is BXE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bakel Airport above sea level?
Bakel Airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bakel Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.8473, -12.4683 — in Bakel, Tambacounda Region, Senegal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kayes Dag Dag Airport, about 122 km away.
Does GOTB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GOTB 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 Bakel Airport?
Bakel Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,741 ft (1750 m) with a MAC surface.