Airport code
BKO — Modibo Keita International Airport
BKO is the IATA code for Modibo Keita International Airport, an airport serving Bamako, Mali. Its ICAO code is GABS, and it operates in the Africa/Bamako time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 12.5335, -7.9499 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1247 ft (380 m).
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Airport information
| IATA code | BKO |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | GABS |
| Airport name | Modibo Keita International Airport |
| City | Bamako |
| Country | Mali |
| Time zone | Africa/Bamako (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 12.5335 |
| Longitude | -7.9499 |
| Elevation | 1247 ft (380 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,498 ft (3,200 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Modibo Keita International Airport?
The IATA code for Modibo Keita International Airport is BKO.
What is the ICAO code for Modibo Keita International Airport?
The ICAO code for Modibo Keita International Airport is GABS.
Where is BKO airport located?
Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is located in Bamako, Mali.
What time zone is BKO in?
Modibo Keita International Airport operates in the Africa/Bamako time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to BKO?
The nearest airport to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) in Bobo Dioulasso, about 422 km away.
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