Blaise Diagne International Airport

GOBD / DSS

Dakar, SN

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

GOBD 141400Z 28004KT 240V350 9999 BKN018 31/25 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 290ft
BKN 1,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,090ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (290 ft)
Pressure Alt
296 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,286 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GOBD 141100Z 1412/1518 30008KT 9999 SCT014 PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1420 TS BKN013 FEW030CB PROB30 TEMPO 1505/1509 4000 TSRA BKN012 FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,300ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OBD
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
11,483 ft 197 ft ASP 359°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 4.0kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Blaise Diagne International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GOBD
IATA Code: DSS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 290 ft MSL

Location

City: Dakar
Country: SN
Latitude: 14.670878°
Longitude: -17.072829°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Blaise Diagne International Airport

Blaise Diagne International Airport (GOBD/DSS) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Dakar, SN. The facility operates at an elevation of 290 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.