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XLS Saint-Louis Airport
Saint-Louis Airport (IATA: XLS, ICAO:GOSS) is located in the the city of St. Louis, Senegal. It is the primary international airport serving St. Louis and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

XLS

ICAO Code

GOSS

Name

Saint-Louis Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Senegal (SN)

City

St. Louis

Latitude

16.0507600

Longitude

-16.4631700

Time Zone

UTC+00:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Saint-Louis Airport（XLS / GOSS） | Saint-Louis, Senegal

Saint-Louis Airport is a regional airport serving Saint-Louis in north-western Senegal, approximately 4.6 km north-east of the city according to the supplied airport record. Its location supports local and regional access to the Saint-Louis area, but the available base record does not identify a dedicated cargo hub, scheduled freighter operation, or express network. The airport has an asphalt runway measuring 1,899 m and a secondary grass runway measuring 1,311 m. For international freight, our service team treats Saint-Louis Airport primarily as a shipment-specific regional gateway: uplift, handling, customs availability, cargo acceptance, and onward trucking must be confirmed before a quotation is finalized. Time zone is UTC+00:00.

Key Highlights

Regional airport profile

Saint-Louis Airport is better suited to pre-arranged regional or charter-linked movements than to assumed airport-to-airport cargo frequency.

Runway configuration

The supplied record identifies one 1,899 m asphalt runway and one 1,311 m grass runway; aircraft suitability remains subject to payload, weather, and operator approval.

Limited published cargo visibility

The base record lists no air or express service count. Our team therefore confirms cargo acceptance and handling directly for each shipment.

Gateway planning requirement

Shipments may need a connection through a larger Senegalese or regional gateway, followed by controlled road movement when a direct uplift is unavailable.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Acceptance and handling: Cargo acceptance, terminal handling, weighing, build-up, breakdown, and storage arrangements must be confirmed with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler before tender.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold-room capacity. For pharmaceuticals, seafood, or other perishables, our service team verifies cool-chain handover points, maximum dwell time, packaging requirements, and contingency handling.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous-goods acceptance, segregation, inspection, and documentation depend on the handling party and operating aircraft. Pre-approval is required under the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Customs and controlled storage: Customs supervision, bonded storage, transit procedures, and release arrangements are confirmed case by case. The shipper should not tender cargo until the import or export control path is agreed.
Oversized or special cargo: Aircraft door dimensions, loading equipment, apron access, and weight limitations must be checked against the actual aircraft and handling plan; runway length alone does not establish cargo capability.

Our service team can coordinate airport handling, customs-document review, and road feeder planning, but no terminal capability, warehouse area, or operating-hour assumption is made without current local confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connection planning: Where no suitable direct uplift is available, our team normally evaluates a connection through Dakar or another approved regional gateway, subject to current schedules, aircraft type, and cargo acceptance.
International export routing: Long-haul shipments generally require an onward connection from a larger gateway. The selected route depends on destination, commodity, airline allotment, and whether the shipment moves by air throughout or uses a road-air combination.
Inbound freight: Import cargo may be routed to the most operationally suitable gateway and then moved to Saint-Louis by controlled road feeder service, if customs and delivery responsibilities are aligned in advance.
Time-sensitive factors: Actual transit time is affected by uplift availability, transfer cut-offs, customs inspection, handling confirmation, weather, aircraft payload restrictions, and road conditions. Our quotations are therefore subject to operational confirmation rather than fixed airport schedules.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Saint-Louis city and the wider Saint-Louis Region form the immediate service area; the airport is also relevant to cargo requiring access to northern Senegal, subject to road feasibility.
Time-critical commercial cargo: Documents, samples, replacement parts, project items, and high-value small consignments may be considered when uplift and security arrangements are confirmed.
Perishables and fisheries-related goods: Regional food and fish-related movements may require active temperature protection, rapid acceptance, sanitary documentation, and carefully timed road-air coordination.
Humanitarian and project logistics: Relief supplies, equipment, and development-project cargo may be handled through charter or regional connections, with advance checks for aircraft loading, customs status, and delivery access.
General cargo: Textiles, consumer goods, machinery parts, and commercial parcels should be evaluated on a shipment-by-shipment basis rather than against a presumed routine freighter network.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo cut-off and document cut-off are carrier- and flight-specific. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline before arranging delivery to the airport.
Export and import documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, permits, certificates of origin, and commodity-specific documents must match the physical cargo and customs declaration.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, medicines, food products, and other controlled commodities require advance classification and acceptance approval. Packaging and marking must follow the applicable regulations.
Inspection and release: Customs or security inspection can extend dwell time. Shippers should provide accurate HS classification, consignee details, valuation, and contact information and should not dispatch cargo before the release route is confirmed.
Final-mile collection: Vehicle access, release authorization, identification requirements, and local delivery conditions should be agreed before arrival, particularly for heavy, fragile, or temperature-sensitive freight.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, value, HS code, origin, destination, and requested delivery date before booking.
Request a confirmed routing plan that identifies the operating airport, transfer point, road feeder segment, customs responsibility, and cargo acceptance deadline.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks and accurate gross weights. For perishables or pharmaceuticals, include validated thermal packaging and written temperature instructions where required.
Keep a gateway alternative available. If Saint-Louis Airport cannot accept the commodity or required aircraft, our team can assess routing through a larger gateway with controlled trucking to or from Saint-Louis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Saint-Louis Airport handle international air freight?

International movement may be possible through a confirmed airline, charter, or gateway connection, but cargo acceptance, customs procedures, and handling arrangements must be verified for the specific shipment. Our team does not treat an airport listing as proof of routine international cargo service.

Is there a regular freighter service from Saint-Louis Airport?

The supplied airport record lists zero air and express service counts and does not identify a regular freighter operation. We arrange a carrier-specific check and may propose a regional gateway or charter solution when direct uplift is not available.

Can temperature-sensitive cargo be shipped through Saint-Louis Airport?

It can only be considered after confirmation of the complete cool-chain plan, including acceptance, storage, aircraft transfer, customs exposure, and final delivery. Validated packaging and a contingency plan are strongly recommended.

What should be prepared for dangerous goods?

Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, classification, packing instruction, quantity, shipper's declaration where applicable, and compliant labels before booking. Carrier and handling approval must be obtained in advance.

What is the best alternative if the cargo cannot be accepted at Saint-Louis Airport?

Our service team evaluates a larger regional gateway, then coordinates customs-compatible road feeder transport to or from Saint-Louis. The final choice depends on commodity restrictions, destination, urgency, road conditions, and total landed cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, name, location, coordinates, time zone, runway dimensions, and supplied service-count fields are based on the airport record provided for this page. Operational statements concerning cargo acceptance, handling, customs, airline routing, cut-off times, and equipment are deliberately expressed as confirmation requirements because these items can change by flight, operator, and local operating arrangement.

For independent reference and current aeronautical or industry-level verification, our team consults the following authoritative domains where applicable: icao.int, iata.org, asecna.aero, and anacim.sn.

Current flight availability, cargo acceptance, customs status, handling resources, and local delivery arrangements must be reconfirmed by our service team before booking or tender.