Modibo Keita International Airport (GABS)

Bamako, Mali · Africa

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

GABS

IATA

BKO

City

Bamako

Country

Mali

Region

Africa

Elevation

1,247 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

12.5335, -7.9499

Overview

Malian capital airport in the Sahel. Hot desert climate transitioning to tropical in the rainy season.

Current Weather at GABS

Pilots flying into or out of Modibo Keita International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR GABS 181000Z 27004KT 210V320 9999 FEW014 29/24 Q1016 NOSIG

Wind 270° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 27

Current TAF

TAF GABS 180500Z 1806/1912 VRB06KT 8000 FEW016 PROB30 TEMPO 1806/1810 4500 SHRA SCT016 FEW030CB TEMPO 1814/1820 VRB25G35KT 4000 TSRA BKN016 FEW030CB PROB40 TEMPO 1822/1904 12020G30KT 4000 TSRA BKN016 FEW030CB

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Modibo Keita International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for GABS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for GABS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Bamako. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Modibo Keita International Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Modibo Keita International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like GABS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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