Modibo Keita International Airport

GABS / BKO

Bamako, ML

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

GABS 141830Z 26003KT 230V290 9999 SCT010 FEW015CB 27/23 Q1013 TEMPO TS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,247ft
SCT 1,000ft AGL
FEW 1,500ft AGL (CB)
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,247ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,747ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,247 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,253 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,992 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GABS 141100Z 1412/1518 VRB05KT 9999 SCT008 PROB40 TEMPO 1412/1415 06015G25KT 4000 TSRA SCT008 FEW020CB PROB40 TEMPO 1416/1422 VRB15G30KT 4000 TSRA BKN008 SCT020CB PROB40 TEMPO 1422/1503 -TSRA BKN008 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Ceiling: 800ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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
Active: 24
 10,498 ft 148 ft ASP 57°
↑ 2.8kt • ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT1

Runway Information

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

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About Modibo Keita International Airport

Modibo Keita International Airport (GABS/BKO) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Bamako, ML. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,247 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (06/24) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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