Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

GOOY / DKR

Dakar, SN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
12 kt
340°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GOOY 041600Z 34012KT 300V360 CAVOK 21/14 Q1014

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GOOY 041120Z 0412/0518 01016KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 16 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OOY
03
21
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 4,866 ft 98 ft ASP 23°
8.8 kt 8.2 kt
43° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
11,450 ft 148 ft ASP 172°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GOOY

3,664 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.1%
MVFR
12.3%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
0%

Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 34°C with an average of 24.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
59.3%
NE
1.1%
E
1%
SE
0.9%
S
2.8%
SW
4.6%
W
7.1%
NW
22.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.5°C
Range: 16°C to 34°C
16°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,664 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GOOY
IATA Code: DKR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 85 ft MSL

Location

City: Dakar
Country: SN
Latitude: 14.739700°
Longitude: -17.490200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,866 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 11,450 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

Overview

Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport serves Dakar, Senegal, as a medium-sized international airport located at 14.739700, -17.490200. Situated at 85 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for West African regional and international connections. Its two asphalted runways offer substantial operational flexibility for different aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 86.9% of observations indicating clear weather and only 1% IFR conditions. Winds are consistently from the north at an average of 8.5 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 20 knots. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 34°C, with an average of 25.5°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage for their respective orientations. Runway 03/21 (4,866 ft) and Runway 18/36 (11,450 ft) provide substantial length options for different aircraft categories. The longer 18/36 runway experiences minimal crosswind, averaging only 2.9 knots, which enhances operational predictability.

Approach Considerations

December, November, and January represent the best VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with zero reported instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions. The north-prevailing winds and wide runway options allow for flexible approach and departure strategies with minimal wind-related complications.

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

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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.