Gao International Airport (GAQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Gao International Airport (IATA: GAQ · ICAO: GAGO) is a medium-sized airport serving Gao, Mali. It lies at 16.2485° N, 0.0054° W, 870 ft (265 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gao International Airport
Gao International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gao in Mali. It is identified by the IATA code GAQ and the ICAO code GAGO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gao International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 870 ft (265 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tambao Airport (TMQ) about 162 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gao International Airport
Where is Gao International Airport located?
Gao International Airport is located in Gao, Mali. Its coordinates are 16.2485° N, 0.0054° W.
What is the airport code for Gao International Airport?
Gao International Airport has an IATA code of GAQ and an ICAO code of GAGO.
How long is the runway at Gao International Airport?
Gao International Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Gao International Airport have?
Gao International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gao International Airport a major airport?
Gao International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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