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Modibo Keita International Airport

GABS / BKO

Bamako, ML

Last Updated

Sep 16, 07:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

07:00Z

☀️ Day

MVFR

Flight Rules

23°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 21°C

6kt

160°

10+ km

Visibility

1,000ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

1,015

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GABS 160700Z 16006KT 130V200 9999 TS BKN010 FEW015CB 23/21 Q1015 TEMPO 4000 TSRA SCT010 FEW015CB

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 1,247ft

BKN 1,000ft AGL

SCT 1,000ft AGL

FEW 1,500ft AGL (CB)

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

1,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,247ft AMSL

⛅

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

🌤️

FEW (CB)

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

1,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,747ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,015 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

973 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,247 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,194 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 2,453 ft

ISA Deviation: +10.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF GABS 160500Z 1606/1712 20008KT 9999 SCT010 TEMPO 1606/1609 12020G30KT 4000 TSRA BKN010 FEW025CB PROB40 TEMPO 1609/1611 4500 TS SHRA BKN010 FEW025CB PROB40 TEMPO 1615/1623 VRB20G35KT 4000 TSRA BKN010 FEW025CB

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

07:14Z BASE

+0h

VFR 200° 8kt

Visibility: 10+ km

09:00Z PROB40 TEMPO

+2h

IFR

Visibility: 4.5 km

Ceiling: 1,000ft

Showers Rain

15:00Z PROB40 TEMPO

+8h

IFR VRB 20kt

Visibility: 4 km

Ceiling: 1,000ft

Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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ABS

24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 06/24 Active: 24	10,498 ft	148 ft	ASP	57°	↑ 1.0kt • ↔ 5.9kt 80° 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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• Operating hours: 24/7

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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.

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.