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Saint Louis Airport

Saint Louis, Senegal

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Saint Louis Airport

Saint Louis, Senegal
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Northern Senegal's historic gateway on the Senegal River.

Location
Saint Louis, Senegal
Saint Louis Airport (IATA: XLS, ICAO: GOSS) serves the city of Saint Louis, Senegal's former colonial capital located near the mouth of the Senegal River in the country's northwest. The airport provides regional air access to one of West Africa's most historically significant cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its distinctive island architecture. The facility operates as a smaller regional airport, handling domestic and limited international traffic. It plays an important role in connecting Saint Louis to Dakar and other regional destinations, supporting tourism and commerce in the area. Air Sénégal and other regional carriers have historically operated services here, though flight frequency and airline presence have fluctuated over the years. The airport's modest infrastructure reflects the scale of demand in this secondary Senegalese city.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building suitable for regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Saint Louis city center is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Air Sénégal and regional West African carriers have operated services at Saint Louis Airport.
Notable facts
  • Saint Louis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boosting tourism-related air travel demand.
  • The airport serves the historic former capital of French West Africa.
  • It primarily handles domestic routes connecting to Dakar and other Senegalese cities.
  • The airport's ICAO code GOSS places it within the Senegal (G) regional identifier block.
  • Saint Louis is located near the Senegal-Mauritania border, giving the airport cross-border significance.
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Encyclopaedia

Saint-Louis Airport is an airport serving Saint-Louis, the capital of the Saint-Louis Region in Senegal. Saint-Louis is located near the Senegal River, and served as Senegal's capital until independence in 1960. It is 320 km (199 mi) north of Senegal's current capital in Dakar.

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