Tambacounda Airport

GOTT / TUD

Tambacounda, SN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
12 kt
10°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GOTT 041000Z 01012KT CAVOK 28/04 Q1014

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OTT
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,562 ft 98 ft ASP 49°
7.7 kt 9.2 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 - GOTT

3,657 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.6%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
0.1%

Tambacounda Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 41°C with an average of 28.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
29.7%
NE
26.7%
E
6.1%
SE
1.9%
S
12.1%
SW
10.6%
W
8.4%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.6°C
Range: 16°C to 41°C
16°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,657 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tambacounda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GOTT
IATA Code: TUD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 161 ft MSL

Location

City: Tambacounda
Country: SN
Latitude: 13.736800°
Longitude: -13.653100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tambacounda Airport

Overview

Tambacounda Airport serves the eastern region of Senegal, located at an elevation of 161 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Tambacounda administrative region, supporting regional transportation and potentially agricultural or resource-sector operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tambacounda are predominantly VFR, with 89.4% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The airport experiences a stable wind profile with a prevailing northerly wind at an average of 6.1 knots, and temperatures ranging from 16°C to 40°C with a mean of 28.4°C. January, November, and December offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 06/24 is 6,562 feet long with an asphalted surface, oriented to take maximum advantage of the prevailing wind conditions. Pilots can expect highly predictable wind patterns, with 100% runway alignment favorability and an average crosswind of just 3.2 knots. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Given the predominant northerly winds, runway 06 will typically offer the most wind-aligned approach. The low frequency of IFR conditions (only 1.6% of observations) suggests that instrument approaches will be infrequently required. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions with minimal wind-related challenges throughout the year.

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.