Kaolack Airport (GOOK)
Medium airport · Kaolack, Fatick Region, Senegal
Airport data
| Name | Kaolack Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GOOK |
| IATA | KLC |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°8'49" W 16°3'5" 14.14690, -16.05130 |
| Location | Kaolack, Fatick Region, Senegal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Kaolack Airport at a glance
Kaolack Airport is a medium airport in Kaolack, Fatick Region, Senegal, known to airline systems as KLC. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GOOK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GOOK 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 Kaolack Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banjul International Airport | GBYD | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | GOBD | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport | GOOY | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Ziguinchor Airport | GOGG | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Cap Skirring Airport | GOGS | 209 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kaolack Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Kaolack 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 Kaolack Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kaolack Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kaolack Airport is GOOK, and its IATA code is KLC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kaolack Airport above sea level?
Kaolack Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kaolack Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.1469, -16.0513 — in Kaolack, Fatick Region, Senegal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Banjul International Airport, about 111 km away.
Does GOOK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GOOK 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 Kaolack Airport?
Kaolack Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.