Ouro Sogui Airport (GOSM)
Medium airport · Ouro Sogui, Matam Region, Senegal
Airport data
| Name | Ouro Sogui Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GOSM |
| IATA | MAX |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°35'37" W 13°19'22" 15.59360, -13.32280 |
| Location | Ouro Sogui, Matam Region, Senegal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,299 ft (1920 m) | — | GVL | No |
Ouro Sogui Airport at a glance
Ouro Sogui Airport is a medium airport in Ouro Sogui, Matam Region, Senegal, known to airline systems as MAX. The field elevation of 85 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GOSM 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, 13/31, offers 6,299 ft (1920 m) of gvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GOSM 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 Ouro Sogui Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bakel Airport | GOTB | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Tambacounda Airport | GOTT | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Kayes Dag Dag Airport | GAKD | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Kaolack Airport | GOOK | 334 km (180 NM) |
| Saint Louis Airport | GOSS | 340 km (184 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ouro Sogui Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 85 ft field elevation of Ouro Sogui 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 Ouro Sogui Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ouro Sogui Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ouro Sogui Airport is GOSM, and its IATA code is MAX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ouro Sogui Airport above sea level?
Ouro Sogui Airport sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ouro Sogui Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.5936, -13.3228 — in Ouro Sogui, Matam Region, Senegal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bakel Airport, about 124 km away.
Does GOSM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GOSM 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 Ouro Sogui Airport?
Ouro Sogui Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,299 ft (1920 m) with a GVL surface.