Ziguinchor Airport (GOGG)
Medium airport · Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal
Airport data
| Name | Ziguinchor Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GOGG |
| IATA | ZIG |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°33'20" W 16°16'60" 12.55559, -16.28330 |
| Location | Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,069 ft (1545 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ziguinchor Airport at a glance
Ziguinchor Airport is a medium airport in Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal, known to airline systems as ZIG. The field elevation of 75 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GOGG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 5,069 ft (1545 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GOGG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ziguinchor Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Skirring Airport | GOGS | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Banjul International Airport | GBYD | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Osvaldo Vieira International Airport | GGOV | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Kaolack Airport | GOOK | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | GOBD | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ziguinchor Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 75 ft field elevation of Ziguinchor Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Senegal — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ziguinchor Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ziguinchor Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ziguinchor Airport is GOGG, and its IATA code is ZIG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ziguinchor Airport above sea level?
Ziguinchor Airport sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ziguinchor Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.5556, -16.2833 — in Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cap Skirring Airport, about 54 km away.
Does GOGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GOGG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ziguinchor Airport?
Ziguinchor Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,069 ft (1545 m) with a ASP surface.