Cap Skirring Airport (GOGS)
Medium airport · Cap Skirring, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal
Airport data
| Name | Cap Skirring Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GOGS |
| IATA | CSK |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°23'43" W 16°44'53" 12.39533, -16.74800 |
| Location | Cap Skirring, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,573 ft (2003 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cap Skirring Airport at a glance
Cap Skirring Airport is a medium airport in Cap Skirring, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal, known to airline systems as CSK. The field elevation of 52 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GOGS 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, 14/32, offers 6,573 ft (2003 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GOGS 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 Cap Skirring Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor Airport | GOGG | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Banjul International Airport | GBYD | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Osvaldo Vieira International Airport | GGOV | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Kaolack Airport | GOOK | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | GOBD | 255 km (138 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cap Skirring Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 52 ft field elevation of Cap Skirring 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 Cap Skirring Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cap Skirring Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cap Skirring Airport is GOGS, and its IATA code is CSK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cap Skirring Airport above sea level?
Cap Skirring Airport sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cap Skirring Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.3953, -16.7480 — in Cap Skirring, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ziguinchor Airport, about 54 km away.
Does GOGS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GOGS 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 Cap Skirring Airport?
Cap Skirring Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,573 ft (2003 m) with a ASP surface.