Airports / Senegal / CSK
Cap Skirring Airport.
Cap Skirring, Senegal · 52 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
340 ratings
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Operators based
52
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 10
Senegal airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 340 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Senegal fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG).
Overview
Located in Cap Skirring, Senegal, Cap Skirring Airport (GOGS / CSK) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 52 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CSK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG, 29 nm), Banjul International Airport (BJL, 57 nm), and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB, 71 nm). With a single 6,573-foot paved runway, CSK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CSK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cap Skirring.
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Field capability
ICAO
GOGS
IATA
CSK
FAA / Local
GOGS
Elevation
52 ft
Coordinates
12.3953° N · 16.7480° 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 52 ft, CSK sits lower than 70% of the 10 Senegal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,573 ft
- 14/326,573 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,573 ft
CSK's 6,573 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 29nmZIGZiguinchor AirportZiguinchor
- 57nmBJLBanjul International AirportBanjul (Yundum)
- 71nmOXBOsvaldo Vieira International AirportBissau
- 113nmKLCKaolack AirportKaolack
- 138nmDSSBlaise Diagne International AirportDakar
- 147nmDKRLéopold Sédar Senghor International AirportDakar
Location
Open the full mapGOGS · Cap Skirring Airport · Cap Skirring, Senegal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CSK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,347 nm | 8h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,444 nm | 8h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,576 nm | 8h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,650 nm | 8h 53m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,661 nm | 8h 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,998 nm | 9h 42m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,070 nm | 9h 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,445 nm | 10h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CSK?
- Cap Skirring Airport's longest paved runway is 6,573 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 CSK?
- Cap Skirring Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,573 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CSK?
- The closest alternate is Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG), about 29 nm away, followed by Banjul International Airport (BJL) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CSK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 11m (3,347 nm), New York about 8h 25m (3,444 nm), Washington DC about 8h 43m (3,576 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.