Ziguinchor Airport

GOGG / ZIG

Ziguinchor, SN

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
10 kt
300°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GOGG 222100Z 30010KT CAVOK 24/20 Q1011

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ziguinchor Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 10 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OGG
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
5,069 ft 98 ft ASP 88°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GOGG

4,889 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.1%
MVFR
8.7%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0%

Ziguinchor Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 94 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 43°C with an average of 26.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 94 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
33.1%
NE
20.5%
E
1.8%
SE
2.2%
S
5.1%
SW
10.3%
W
7.9%
NW
18.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 16°C to 43°C
16°C 43°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April March December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,889 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ziguinchor Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GOGG
IATA Code: ZIG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 75 ft MSL

Location

City: Ziguinchor
Country: SN
Latitude: 12.555600°
Longitude: -16.281799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,069 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ziguinchor Airport

Overview

Ziguinchor Airport serves the capital of Casamance region in southern Senegal, located at 12.5556° N, 16.2818° W. As a medium-sized airport with a single 5,069-foot asphalted runway, it supports regional and domestic aviation operations in this southern Senegalese area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 87% of observed weather patterns supporting visual flight rules. Temperature variations range from 16°C to 37°C, with an average of 26.1°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots can expect favorable flying weather, particularly during November, December, and January.

Notable Features

Situated at 75 feet above mean sea level, Ziguinchor Airport has minimal terrain elevation variations. The prevailing wind from the north (0°) averages 4.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 16 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in less than 1% of observations, indicating consistent atmospheric movement.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles or fog presence, suggesting predictable approach and landing environments.

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.