The largest of the eleven regions in Senegal, Tambacounda forms one of the most unique sightseeing destinations in this part of the nation. The Airport in Tambacounda can be easily accessed by the international tourists who wish to visit this notable place for an outstanding vacation. This airport is referred to as TUD. Airport in Tambacounda handles few commercial flights.
Tambacounda is divided into three sections - Kedougou, Bakel and Tambacounda. It is a prime railway station between Bamako in Mali and Dakar in Senegal. The tourists from the other parts of the country and the other nations can use the Tambacounda Airport.
The Airport in Tambacounda, Senegal is located at a latitude of about 13.73 and longitude of about - 13.65. The airport in this region is situated at an altitude of about 161 feet. The runway stretches to about 6.6 kilometers.
There is a single airline which functions to and from this airport in Tambacounda. The smallest aircraft used for commercial purposes which is operated in this airport is a DH8 which features about fifty seats for passengers. The longest distance covered by a flight from the Tambacounda Airport measures to about two-hundred and sixty seven miles.
There are several other airports which are based at close distances from the Tambacounda Airport. The major ones comprise Kolda North, Ziguinchor, Bakel, Kedougou, Kaolack, Cap Skiring, Saint Louis and Leopold Sedar Senghor International. All these airports are located in Senegal. The other airports which are situated at close distances from the airport in Tambacounda include those of Kayes Dag Dag, Quebo, Kaedi, Faranah, Freetown Lungi, Fria, Banjul International, Nioro, Cufar and Dodji.
The airport in Tambacounda lies at a distance of about 426 kilometers from the Dakar-Yoff Airport.
Tambacounda is one of the most frequented places in Senegal. The major attraction is the Niokolo-Koba National Park which is set at about forty-five miles to the south-east part of the town. It is the largest national park in the region and home to a huge variety of flora and fauna. This park makes the place further interesting and draws considerable number of tourists.
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