Gao Airport

GAGO / GAQ

, ML

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
13:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
13 kt
120°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GAGO 041300Z 12013KT 5000 DU NSC 33/M12 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GAGO 041715Z 0418/0518 06008G18KT 6000 NSC TEMPO 0418/0424 4800 DU TEMPO 0508/0512 4000 DU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:06Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
08:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Dust

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AGO
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 62°
8.4 kt 10.0 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GAGO

691 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
9.3%
MVFR
82.1%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
1.7%

Gao Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 9.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 8.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 42°C with an average of 28.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.4%
NE
24.3%
E
11.3%
SE
14%
S
5.9%
SW
2.6%
W
7.7%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 12°C to 42°C
12°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 691 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gao Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GAGO
IATA Code: GAQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 870 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: ML
Latitude: 16.248400°
Longitude: -0.005456°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gao Airport

Overview

Gao Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Mali at 16.248400, -0.005456, with an elevation of 870 feet MSL. The airport features a single runway (07/25) measuring 8,202 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and potentially international aviation operations in this part of West Africa.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Gao Airport are predominantly MVFR, with 81.3% of observations in this category. Temperatures range significantly from 12°C to 42°C, with an average of 29.1°C, indicating potential thermal variations that pilots must consider. September, November, and December offer the best VFR flying conditions based on historical data.

Notable Features

The airport's wind patterns are consistently from the North (0°), with an average speed of 7.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 17 knots. The runway experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 5.1 knots, which provides generally comfortable operating conditions for most aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 offers excellent wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges during approaches and departures. With consistently good visibility (average 10 statute miles) and minimal instances of restricted conditions (IFR at only 4.5%, LIFR at 0.6%), pilots can typically expect reliable approach and landing conditions at this airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.