Airports / Senegal / ZIG
Ziguinchor Airport.
Ziguinchor, Senegal · 75 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
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279 ratings
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Operators based
75
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 10
Senegal airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 279 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Senegal fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cap Skirring Airport (CSK).
Overview
Located in Ziguinchor, Senegal, Ziguinchor Airport (GOGG / ZIG) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 75 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ZIG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Cap Skirring Airport (CSK, 29 nm), Banjul International Airport (BJL, 52 nm), and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB, 54 nm). The field has a single 5,069-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from ZIG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Basse Casamance. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ZIG to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
GOGG
IATA
ZIG
FAA / Local
GOGG
Elevation
75 ft
Coordinates
12.5556° N · 16.2833° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Senegal fields
state range 9–584 ft
At 75 ft, ZIG sits lower than 60% of the 10 Senegal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,069 ft
- 10/285,069 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,069 ft
ZIG's 5,069 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 29nmCSKCap Skirring AirportCap Skirring
- 52nmBJLBanjul International AirportBanjul (Yundum)
- 54nmOXBOsvaldo Vieira International AirportBissau
- 96nmKLCKaolack AirportKaolack
- 135nmDSSBlaise Diagne International AirportDakar
- 149nmDKRLéopold Sédar Senghor International AirportDakar
Location
Open the full mapGOGG · Ziguinchor Airport · Ziguinchor, Senegal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ZIG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,360 nm | 8h 13m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,458 nm | 8h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,592 nm | 8h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,672 nm | 8h 56m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,682 nm | 8h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,015 nm | 9h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,084 nm | 9h 54m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,465 nm | 10h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ZIG?
- Ziguinchor Airport's longest paved runway is 5,069 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ZIG?
- Ziguinchor Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,069 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ZIG?
- The closest alternate is Cap Skirring Airport (CSK), about 29 nm away, followed by Banjul International Airport (BJL) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ZIG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 13m (3,360 nm), New York about 8h 27m (3,458 nm), Washington DC about 8h 45m (3,592 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.