Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG): Codes, Runways & Location
Ziguinchor Airport (IATA: ZIG · ICAO: GOGG) is a medium-sized airport serving Ziguinchor, Senegal. It lies at 12.5556° N, 16.2833° W, 75 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ziguinchor Airport
Ziguinchor Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ziguinchor in Senegal. It is identified by the IATA code ZIG and the ICAO code GOGG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ziguinchor Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1545 m (5069 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional 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 75 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) about 54 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 ≈ 1,545 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ziguinchor Airport
Where is Ziguinchor Airport located?
Ziguinchor Airport is located in Ziguinchor, Senegal. Its coordinates are 12.5556° N, 16.2833° W.
What is the airport code for Ziguinchor Airport?
Ziguinchor Airport has an IATA code of ZIG and an ICAO code of GOGG.
How long is the runway at Ziguinchor Airport?
Ziguinchor Airport's longest runway is about 1545 m (5069 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Ziguinchor Airport have?
Ziguinchor Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ziguinchor Airport a major airport?
Ziguinchor Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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