Kayes Dag Dag Airport — Kayes, Mali
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Distance & flight time from KYS
Kayes Dag Dag Airport
Kayes Dag Dag Airport serves the city of Kayes in western Mali, a major town on the Senegal River in one of the hottest inhabited regions of the world. At an elevation of about 164 feet, it provides an air link for a city set in the far west of the country near the borders with Senegal and Mauritania. Kayes grew as a trading and rail center on the historic route between the Malian interior and the Atlantic coast, and it remains an important regional hub. The airport gives the area a connection that supplements the rail and road links across the vast, arid landscape. The KYS code identifies this western Malian field.
Runways at Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS)
No published runway data for this airport.
Radio frequencies for Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS)
- Bakel Airport (BXE) — 121.9 km (75.7 mi)
- Kédougou Airport (KGG) — 230.2 km (143.0 mi)
- Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) — 240.7 km (149.6 mi)
- Tambacounda Airport (TUD) — 256.8 km (159.6 mi)
- Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) — 431.3 km (268.0 mi)
- Kaolack Airport (KLC) — 502.6 km (312.3 mi)
- Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) — 543.1 km (337.5 mi)
- Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) — 569.8 km (354.1 mi)
The KYS code helps identify the Kayes airport when arranging flights to western Mali near the Senegal border. It keeps this Sahel-region field distinct from Bamako and other Malian airports on itineraries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kayes Dag Dag Airport?
The IATA code for Kayes Dag Dag Airport is KYS.
What is the ICAO code for Kayes Dag Dag Airport?
The ICAO code for Kayes Dag Dag Airport is GAKD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.