Kédougou Airport

GOTK / KGG

Kédougou, SN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
310°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GOTK 042300Z 31004KT 4000 DU NSC 28/12 Q1011

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OTK
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
5,906 ft 148 ft ASP 103°
3.8 kt 1.4 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 - GOTK

3,031 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.3%
MVFR
8.9%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Kédougou Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 40°C with an average of 27.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.7%
NE
16.2%
E
5.6%
SE
5%
S
15.4%
SW
10.7%
W
12.6%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.5°C
Range: 17°C to 40°C
17°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,031 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kédougou Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GOTK
IATA Code: KGG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 584 ft MSL

Location

City: Kédougou
Country: SN
Latitude: 12.572300°
Longitude: -12.220300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kédougou Airport

Overview

Kédougou Airport serves the southeastern region of Senegal, located at an elevation of 584 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport supports regional transportation needs in this remote area of the country. Its single runway 11/29 provides 5,906 feet of asphalt surface for aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kédougou are predominantly VFR, with 90% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 17°C to 37°C, averaging 27.1°C, which can impact aircraft performance. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 4.4 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots and calm conditions occurring 6.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport is situated at coordinates 12.572300, -12.220300 in a region characterized by its geographical transition between Senegal's coastal and inland terrains. Pilots should be aware of the potential for significant temperature variations and the potential impact on aircraft performance. The airport's moderate elevation and consistent wind patterns provide relatively stable approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 offers a favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. The best visual flight conditions occur during January, December, and October. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility or fog.

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.