Kaolack Airport

GOOK / KLC

Kaolack, SN

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
14 kt
360°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR GOOK 050400Z 36014KT CAVOK 21/16 Q1014

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OOK
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,249 ft 98 ft ASP 50°
7.0 kt 12.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GOOK

3,052 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.5%
MVFR
6.5%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0%

Kaolack Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 41°C with an average of 27.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.1%
NE
31.6%
E
14.9%
SE
2.4%
S
3%
SW
3.3%
W
10.5%
NW
9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 14°C to 41°C
14°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,052 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kaolack Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GOOK
IATA Code: KLC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Kaolack
Country: SN
Latitude: 14.146900°
Longitude: -16.051300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,249 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kaolack Airport

Overview

Kaolack Airport (GOOK) serves the city of Kaolack in Senegal, positioned at 14.146900, -16.051300. As a medium airport with a single asphalt runway measuring 5,249 feet, it supports regional aviation operations in this part of West Africa. The airport sits at a low elevation of 26 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly reliable visual flight conditions, with 92.9% of observations showing VFR weather. Temperatures range broadly from 14°C to 40°C, averaging 27.6°C, with December, January, and November presenting the most consistently favorable flying weather. Winds predominantly blow from the northeast at an average of 6.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 16 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (06/24) experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 3.8 knots. Its low elevation and geographic positioning suggest minimal terrain challenges for approaching and departing aircraft. The consistently high visibility (averaging 10 statute miles) supports reliable visual navigation.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing northeast winds, runway 06 will typically offer the most direct headwind approach. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related complications, with calm conditions present in just 0.2% of observations. The broad temperature range suggests potential performance considerations during high-temperature periods, particularly for larger aircraft.

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

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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.