Modibo Keita International Airport

GABS / BKO

Bamako, ML

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
Variable
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GABS 041330Z VRB05KT 6000 NSC 36/07 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
969 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,247 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,315 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,134 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +23.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GABS 041100Z 0412/0518 VRB05KT 8000 NSC TEMPO 0420/0424 4000 FU PROB40 0507/0510 4500 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
20:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Smoke

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABS
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 10,498 ft 148 ft ASP 57° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GABS

7,655 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.3%
MVFR
41.1%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Modibo Keita International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 3.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 39°C with an average of 27°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.1%
NE
41.4%
E
16.6%
SE
3%
S
5.2%
SW
6.5%
W
2.4%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 14°C to 39°C
14°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,655 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Modibo Keita International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GABS
IATA Code: BKO
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,247 ft MSL

Location

City: Bamako
Country: ML
Latitude: 12.533500°
Longitude: -7.949940°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,498 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Modibo Keita International Airport

Overview

Modibo Keita International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Bamako, Mali's capital city. Located at 12.533500, -7.949940, this large airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, situated at an elevation of 1247 ft mean sea level (MSL).

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect standard tropical Sahelian climate conditions characteristic of Mali's geographic region. The airport's significant runway length of 10,498 feet (ASP surface) provides substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types and meteorological scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (06/24) offers substantial operational capacity with its extended asphalt surface. Its geographical position at 1247 ft MSL suggests moderate terrain interaction, which pilots should consider during approach and departure planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24's extended length accommodates diverse aircraft requirements and provides operational resilience across different wind conditions. Pilots should carefully review current wind data and perform standard terrain and approach calculations specific to the airport's 1247 ft elevation.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.