Kédougou Airport

GOTK / KGG

Kédougou, SN

Last Updated
Jul 4, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
8 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GOTK 040000Z 08008KT 040V130 9999 -TSRA SCT030CB 24/21 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 584 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,584 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kédougou Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 2.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 8 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,000 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OTK
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,906 ft 148 ft ASP 103°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GOTK

5,191 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.1%
MVFR
6.8%
IFR
2%
LIFR
0%

Kédougou Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 44°C with an average of 29.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.2%
N
15.9%
S
14.9%
W
17.1%
NE
10.8%
NW
8.8%
SE
4.1%
SW
20.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.6°C
Range: 17°C to 44°C
17°C 44°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

April December May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,191 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

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

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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.