# Saint Louis Airport (XLS)

> Saint Louis, SN · IATA: XLS · ICAO: GOSS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `XLS` |
| ICAO | `GOSS` |
| City | Saint Louis |
| Country | SN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 16.04981, -16.46104 |

## Description

A full reconstruction since 2020 gave Saint-Louis Airport (XLS) a lengthened, widened runway, a new terminal and modern navigation aids in place of the demolished colonial-era structures. Air Senegal resumed scheduled service to Dakar in January 2024, and the airport now doubles as a logistics base for the offshore Grande Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG development on the Senegal–Mauritania maritime border. It operates no dedicated freighter services; regional air cargo is handled through Blaise Diagne International (DSS) near Dakar. For forwarders, XLS matters chiefly as project-support infrastructure rather than a standalone cargo station.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/saint-louis-airport-xls](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/saint-louis-airport-xls)*

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