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Ziguinchor Airport

IATA ZIGICAO GOGG🇸🇳 Ziguinchor
Coordinates
12.5556°N, 16.2833°W
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SN-ZG
Time zone
Dakar(UTC)
Magnetic variation
5.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:34
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
19:19
Civil dusk
19:41

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 Ziguinchor Airport

Ziguinchor Airport

Ziguinchor Airport is an airport serving Ziguinchor, the capital of the Ziguinchor Region in Senegal.

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

Ziguinchor Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: GOGS.

Live weather

GOGS
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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
10 / 285,069 ft / 1,545 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO568.000 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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 ZIGUINCHORClass 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%1,174 ft
Feb86%1,211 ft
Mar93%1,154 ft
Apr95%1,248 ft
May93%1,412 ft
Jun89%1,649 ft
Jul77%1,649 ft
Aug77%1,612 ft
Sep85%1,629 ft
Oct92%1,731 ft
Nov98%1,686 ft
Dec95%1,293 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,1541,731 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
MG12.2 nm238°Compulsory
PG16.8 nm285°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 Ziguinchor Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ziguinchor Airport?

The ICAO code for Ziguinchor Airport is GOGG, and its IATA code is ZIG.

Where is Ziguinchor Airport located?

Ziguinchor Airport is medium airport located in Ziguinchor, Senegal, at an elevation of 75 ft (23 m).

How many runways does Ziguinchor Airport have?

Ziguinchor Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,069 ft / 1,545 m.

Which airlines fly to Ziguinchor Airport?

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historically serving Ziguinchor Airport include Senegal Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Ziguinchor Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Ziguinchor Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Ziguinchor Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ziguinchor Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ziguinchor Airport is approximately 5.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ziguinchor Airport?

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

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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