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Cap Skirring Airport

IATA CSKICAO GOGS🇸🇳 Cap Skirring
Coordinates
12.3953°N, 16.7480°W
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SN-ZG
Time zone
Dakar(UTC)
Magnetic variation
6.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:36
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
19:21
Civil dusk
19:42

About 12h 24m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cap Skirring Airport

Cap Skirring Airport

Cap Skirring Airport is an airport serving Cap Skirring, a town in the Ziguinchor region of Senegal.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

GOGS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 326,573 ft / 2,003 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO568.000 MHz
TWRTWR118.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA DAKAR-DIASS 2Class ATMAFL145FL245
CTR CAP SKIRRINGClass DCTRGNDFL045

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Senegal airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 14% of observations, averaging 5 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan94%1,146 ft
Feb86%1,183 ft
Mar93%1,126 ft
Apr95%1,220 ft
May93%1,383 ft
Jun89%1,621 ft
Jul77%1,621 ft
Aug77%1,584 ft
Sep85%1,601 ft
Oct92%1,703 ft
Nov98%1,658 ft
Dec95%1,265 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,1261,703 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
S4.3 nm147°Compulsory
E15.1 nm068°Compulsory
N110.9 nm354°Compulsory
N15.2 nm354°Compulsory
MG17.2 nm079°Compulsory
PG17.8 nm038°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cap Skirring Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cap Skirring Airport?

The ICAO code for Cap Skirring Airport is GOGS, and its IATA code is CSK.

Where is Cap Skirring Airport located?

Cap Skirring Airport is medium airport located in Cap Skirring, Senegal, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Cap Skirring Airport have?

Cap Skirring Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,573 ft / 2,003 m.

Which airlines fly to Cap Skirring Airport?

Airlines historically serving Cap Skirring Airport include Senegal Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Cap Skirring Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Cap Skirring Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Cap Skirring Airport in?

Cap Skirring Airport is in the Africa/Dakar time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Cap Skirring Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cap Skirring Airport is approximately 6.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cap Skirring Airport?

The nearest airport to Cap Skirring Airport is Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG), about 28.9 nm to the ene, followed by Banjul International Airport and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cap Skirring Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.