Kayes Dag Dag Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kayes, Mali. Its IATA code is KYS and its ICAO code is GAKD. The airport lies at an elevation of 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KYS
- ICAO code
- GAKD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 164 ft (50 m)
- Coordinates
- 14.4825, -11.3993
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kayes Dag Dag Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BKO Modibo Keita International Airport | Bamako, Mali | 431 km · 268 mi |
| OXB Osvaldo Vieira International Airport | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | 543 km · 337 mi |
| ZIG Ziguinchor Airport | Ziguinchor, Senegal | 570 km · 354 mi |
| BJL Banjul International Airport | Banjul (Yundum), Gambia | 581 km · 361 mi |
| CKY Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport | Conakry, Guinea | 596 km · 370 mi |
| DSS Blaise Diagne International Airport | Dakar, Senegal | 611 km · 380 mi |
| CSK Cap Skirring Airport | Cap Skirring, Senegal | 623 km · 387 mi |
| NKC Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | Nouakchott, Mauritania | 647 km · 402 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KYS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,045 | 2,513 | 2,184 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,228 | 2,627 | 2,283 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,345 | 2,700 | 2,346 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,874 | 3,029 | 2,632 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,685 | 3,532 | 3,069 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,228 | 3,870 | 3,363 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,646 | 4,130 | 3,589 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,019 | 4,361 | 3,790 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,567 | 4,702 | 4,086 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,101 | 5,655 | 4,914 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,239 | 5,741 | 4,989 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,616 | 6,596 | 5,732 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,916 | 7,404 | 6,434 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,693 | 7,887 | 6,854 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,678 | 8,499 | 7,386 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,231 | 10,707 | 9,304 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | INFO | 886.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kayes Dag Dag Airport?
The IATA code of Kayes Dag Dag Airport is KYS and its ICAO code is GAKD.
Where is Kayes Dag Dag Airport located?
Kayes Dag Dag Airport is in Kayes, Kayes Region, Mali, at 14.4825, -11.3993.
What time zone is Kayes Dag Dag Airport in?
Kayes Dag Dag Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Abidjan. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kayes Dag Dag Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kayes Dag Dag Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), about 431 km (268 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.