Kédougou Airport (GOTK)
Medium airport · Kédougou, Tambacounda Region, Senegal
Airport data
| Name | Kédougou Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GOTK |
| IATA | KGG |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°34'20" W 12°13'13" 12.57230, -12.22030 |
| Location | Kédougou, Tambacounda Region, Senegal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kédougou Airport at a glance
Kédougou Airport is a medium airport in Kédougou, Tambacounda Region, Senegal, known to airline systems as KGG. The field elevation of 584 ft (178 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GOTK 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, 11/29, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GOTK 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 Kédougou Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tambacounda Airport | GOTT | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Kayes Dag Dag Airport | GAKD | 230 km (124 NM) |
| Bakel Airport | GOTB | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Ouro Sogui Airport | GOSM | 356 km (192 NM) |
| Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport | GUCY | 366 km (198 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kédougou Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 584 ft field elevation of Kédougou 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 Kédougou Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kédougou Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kédougou Airport is GOTK, and its IATA code is KGG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kédougou Airport above sea level?
Kédougou Airport sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kédougou Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.5723, -12.2203 — in Kédougou, Tambacounda Region, Senegal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tambacounda Airport, about 202 km away.
Does GOTK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GOTK 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 Kédougou Airport?
Kédougou Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.