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DKR Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (IATA: DKR, ICAO:GOOY) is located in the the city of Dakar, Senegal. It is the primary international airport serving Dakar and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :(+221)338.69.50.50

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IATA Code

DKR

ICAO Code

GOOY

Name

Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Senegal (SN)

City

Dakar

Latitude

0.0000000

Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

(+221)338.69.50.50

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Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR)

Former international airport serving Dakar, Senegal · ICAO: GOOY

Airport Overview

Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport is the former international gateway located in the Yoff area of Dakar on the Cap-Vert Peninsula. Commercial international operations have generally been transferred to Blaise Diagne International Airport, which uses the separate airport identifiers DSS and GOBD. For this reason, our service team treats DKR/GOOY as a historical or legacy airport reference rather than assuming it is the active cargo gateway for Dakar. Shippers should confirm the airport code shown on the booking, master air waybill and customs documents before cargo acceptance.

Airport name	Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA / ICAO	DKR / GOOY
Country / city	Senegal / Dakar
Logistics classification	Former international passenger and cargo gateway; current operating status and cargo acceptance require confirmation
Contact in supplied record	(+221) 338.69.50.50

Code-control warning: Do not substitute DKR/GOOY for DSS/GOBD or vice versa. Our service team verifies the active airport, handling agent and customs destination before issuing final routing instructions.

Key Highlights

Legacy-code sensitivity: DKR/GOOY is associated with the former Dakar gateway, while current commercial routing may be assigned to a different Dakar airport code.
Destination verification is decisive: A booking created against the wrong airport identifier can cause manifest, customs, trucking and delivery discrepancies.
West African gateway context: Dakar is a major commercial and logistics center, but available cargo capacity depends on the active airport, airline schedule and handling contract.
Forwarder-controlled planning: Our team checks airport status, carrier acceptance, cut-off time, transshipment point and final-mile arrangements before confirming the shipment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Because Dakar’s commercial operations may be handled through a different active airport, facility assumptions must not be transferred automatically to Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Our service team confirms the physical handling location for each shipment.

Export and import handling: Confirm the appointed ground handling agent, acceptance counter, warehouse address and cargo presentation procedure before delivery.
Customs-controlled storage: Verify whether the shipment will enter a customs warehouse, temporary storage area or another regulated facility at the active airport.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pre-arrange acceptance windows, cool-room availability, packaging requirements and transfer protection; do not infer cold-chain capability from the airport name alone.
Dangerous goods: Obtain written confirmation of airline and handler acceptance, permitted classes, packing instructions and documentation requirements before cargo handover.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, human remains, oversized freight and security-sensitive shipments require case-by-case acceptance and handling confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing structure: Shipments for Dakar may move on a direct service where available or through an African, European or Middle Eastern hub, depending on the origin, commodity and active destination airport.
Carrier selection: Airline availability, interline permissions, aircraft belly capacity and handling acceptance vary by season and should be checked at quotation stage; our team does not assume a carrier or flight schedule.
Transit-time controls: Actual timing is affected by booking confirmation, export cut-off, hub connection, customs release, weekend or holiday handling and final-mile trucking.
Routing safeguard: The airport code on the quotation, air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list and customs declaration should be reconciled before cargo is tendered.

Transit times are quoted only after the origin, commodity, chargeable weight, service level and active Dakar gateway have been confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary market: Dakar and the surrounding metropolitan area form the principal commercial catchment, with onward distribution planning required for destinations outside the capital.
Regional reach: Senegal-based cargo may connect with wider West African markets by air or road feeder service, subject to border, security and carrier arrangements.
Typical air-freight profiles: Time-sensitive industrial parts, telecommunications and electronics, apparel and general merchandise, documents and samples are commonly considered for air transport.
Perishable potential: Seafood, horticultural products and other perishables require confirmed temperature handling, packaging validation and rapid customs coordination rather than routine general-cargo booking.
Medical and humanitarian shipments: Pharmaceuticals, diagnostic materials and relief cargo require product-specific documentation, temperature controls and consignee readiness.

Operations & Compliance

Airport-code check: Confirm whether the carrier has accepted DKR/GOOY or requires the current Dakar gateway code. A code mismatch can affect the booking, security filing, customs entry and delivery order.
Cut-off timing: Airline and warehouse cut-offs are shipment-specific and may differ for general cargo, dangerous goods, live animals and temperature-controlled freight. Obtain the handler’s written acceptance time.
Documentation: Prepare a precise commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and any permits or certificates required for the commodity.
Customs and collection: Arrange broker instructions and consignee availability in advance. Customs inspection, document queries, storage and trucking access can extend the release process.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight and preferred delivery date to our service team before requesting a firm booking.
Ask us to validate the airport pair and the exact destination code against the consignee’s customs and delivery instructions; avoid copying a legacy DKR code from an old shipment without review.
Use robust export packaging, clear piece markings and matching carton counts. For perishables or pharmaceuticals, provide the required temperature range and handling instructions before acceptance.
For dangerous goods or other special cargo, submit the applicable declaration, permits and packing details early. Alternative routing or road-feeder arrangements may be considered if the selected gateway cannot accept the shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport still the normal cargo gateway for Dakar?

Commercial operations may be handled through another Dakar airport. Our team confirms the active gateway and the carrier’s accepted IATA and ICAO codes before booking; the DKR/GOOY reference should not be treated as an automatic current routing instruction.

Can I use DKR on the air waybill because it appears on an old customer document?

Only if the airline, ground handler, customs broker and consignee have all confirmed that code for the current movement. Otherwise, our service team will correct the destination code before issuance to prevent misrouting or document rejection.

How early should dangerous goods or temperature-sensitive cargo be arranged?

Arrange acceptance before the shipment is delivered to the warehouse. The airline and handler may require advance approval, specialized packaging, declarations, permits and a defined handover window.

Can you guarantee a transit time to Dakar?

No. Transit depends on the confirmed origin, active destination airport, carrier capacity, hub connection, customs processing and final delivery conditions. We provide an indicative schedule only after these factors are checked.

What should the consignee prepare before import cargo arrives?

The consignee should appoint a customs broker, prepare import documentation and confirm readiness to pay applicable charges and collect the shipment. Early document review helps reduce inspection and storage delays.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, identifiers, country, city and contact detail in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Code-format and airport-reference verification should be checked against authoritative aviation databases, including iata.org and icao.int.

Operational status, active Dakar gateway, airline acceptance, cargo facilities, cut-off times, customs procedures and transit schedules are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items with the nominated airline, ground handler, customs broker and consignee before shipment execution. No unsupported throughput, warehouse-area, flight-frequency, runway or transit-time figures are presented here.