Ouro Sogui Airport

GOSM / MAX

Ouro Sogui, SN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR GOSM 040800Z 00000KT CAVOK 19/11 Q1013

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OSM
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 6,299 ft 0 ft GVL
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GOSM

2,649 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.1%
MVFR
2.4%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0%

Ouro Sogui Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 2.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 32% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 42°C with an average of 27.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 2.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 32%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.7%
N
23%
S
1.7%
W
10.3%
NE
6.2%
NW
4%
SE
7.6%
SW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 13°C to 42°C
13°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,649 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ouro Sogui Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GOSM
IATA Code: MAX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 85 ft MSL

Location

City: Ouro Sogui
Country: SN
Latitude: 15.593600°
Longitude: -13.322800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,299 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ouro Sogui Airport

Overview

Ouro Sogui Airport serves the region of Ouro Sogui in Senegal, situated at an elevation of 85 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (13/31), it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional and potentially limited international operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with VFR weather present 97.8% of the time. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly flows at an average of 2.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 31.7% of the time. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 13°C to 42°C with an average of 28.1°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 15.593600, -13.322800, the airport's runway 13/31 extends 6,299 feet with a gravel (GVL) surface. The geographical positioning suggests a relatively flat terrain typical of the regional landscape. Visibility is consistently strong, averaging 10 statute miles with no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting 100% of approaches. The average crosswind is minimal at 1.7 knots. October, November, and January represent the most stable VFR months, providing optimal flying conditions for pilots navigating to or from Ouro Sogui 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
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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.